About

Project title:

“Preserving the tangible and intangible Cultural Heritage of Minority Communities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and in Yemen”- TRANSITION

Erasmus+, KA2 – Capacity building in the field of higher education – Strand 1. The project has been funded with the support of the European Union.

from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2027

MISSION STATEMENT:

The TRANSITION project aims to contribute to promoting a unique and ground-breaking teaching environment addressing tangible and intangible cultural heritage of minorities by combining a multidisciplinary approach to raise awareness about the importance of preservation of cultural heritage in the two partner countries Kurdistan region of Iraq and Yemen, through cooperation between HEIs, scientific communities, and other stakeholders including policy makers and local communities.

IMPACT

TRANSITION safeguards cultural heritage in Iraq’s Kurdistan region and Yemen
by raising awareness of minority diversity. Through curriculum updates and academic engagement, it connects universities with policymakers and communities to foster cultural preservation and social cohesion. The project also supports post-conflict recovery efforts and strengthens partnerships between universities from Yemen
and Kurdistan region of Iraq.

photo credits to Dr. Jamal Al-Hasani

Short-Term Impact

Enhances university staff skills through capacity building and training aligned to European standards.
Builds academic and policy networks for cultural heritage collaboration.
Provides workshops and courses on tangible and intangible heritage.
Grants access to advanced research tools for inter-religious studies.
Establishes an academic network to ensure project sustainability.

Long-Term Impact

Develops a multidisciplinary teaching environment combining cultural studies.
Strengthens understanding of inter-cultural dynamics and conflict resolution.
Promotes cultural heritage as a fundamental human right.
Supports defenders of endangered heritage.
Integrates heritage education into