What is 'safeguarding and public awareness'?
By ‘safeguarding and public awareness,’ we mean working together to keep intangible cultural heritage alive and visible. At KIEN, our dedicated safeguarding advisors are happy to support you, each bringing their own expertise.
Together, we explore what you need—whether it's registering your heritage in our Inventory, connecting you with a local heritage organisation, or advising you on funding opportunities and safeguarding strategies.
Learn and share during our activities
In addition to personal advice, we organize training sessions, workshops, and Intangible Cultural Heritage Days (ICH Days). These events offer the chance to connect with other heritage communities and practitioners, exchange experiences, and expand your knowledge. Our activities help you safeguard your heritage more effectively while building a strong network
View our agenda for all activities and ICH days.
Collaboration with heritage institutions
We don’t just work with heritage communities—we also collaborate with museums, provincial heritage organizations, and local governments. A great example is the project OPEN: Samen verder, where we join forces with heritage institutions across the Netherlands.
We help make heritage more visible in the provinces and ensure that provincial heritage coaches stay informed about funding opportunities and developments. That way, there’s always a local heritage organization you can turn to with your questions.
What can we do for you?
Want to know how we can support you? Feel free to contact us. Send an email to erfgoedzorg@immaterieelerfgoed.nl or call (+31) 0 26 357 611 3 .
More inspiration?
Curious about our other projects? Below you will find examples of previous activities and collaborations that we have carried out, together with and for heritage practitioners.
