Arts and heritage in education foster cultural awareness and promote cultural practices and is the means by which knowledge and appreciation of the arts and culture are transmitted from one generation to the next.
Project Overview
Towched demonstrates that cultural-based organisations can play a vital role in integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into arts-based and heritage-based education initiatives. By raising awareness and promoting understanding of global challenges, the project empowers people—especially children and youth—to actively participate in sustainable development. Towched adopts a lifelong learning perspective, spanning early childhood education and care (ages 5-7) to young adult education (ages 15-24) across formal and non-formal learning environments. The Human Rights-based Approach (HRBA) is applied as a project planning tool, meaning that inclusive participation is fostered and ensures access and decision-making for everyone involved.
Our Role
IIED Europe leads the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) component of the program. This project aligns with IIED Europe’s strategic priorities:
- Forging a resilient Europe: Learning from frontline communities outside Europe.
- Assessing the effectiveness and equity of sustainable development interventions: In Europe and the Majority World.
Funder: The European Commission – Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action.
Length of the Project: January 2025 to December 2027.
To learn more about TOWCHED, visit the TOWCHED website.
Consortium Partners
