Bridging cultures through education.
We’re proud to announce the launch of the Summer School on Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism, jointly organized by the Department of Ancient World Studies at Sapienza University of Rome and the UNESCO Chair on Higher Education for Sustainable Development in Africa at the University of La Manouba. Aimed at fostering international collaboration and knowledge building, this initiative is part of the Share Africa Project, led by the Foundation for Italian Higher Education with Africa (IHEA) and supported by the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
The opening ceremony, held on September 15, was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, underscoring the strong support of both Tunisian and Italian institutions for the initiative. Among the attendees were: H.E. Alessandro Prunas, Ambassador of Italy to Tunisia; Dr. Malek Kochlef, Director General of International Cooperation at the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Prof. Eugenio Gaudio, President of the IHEA Foundation; Prof. Ameur Cherif, President of the University of La Manouba; Prof. Jouahina Gherib, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Higher Education for Sustainable Development in Africa; Prof. Gianfilippo Terribili, BEP Programme Coordinator at Sapienza University of Rome.
Their participation highlighted a shared commitment to advancing sustainable development and cultural cooperation through higher education. The intensive programme brings together experts, trainees, and stakeholders from various countries to explore innovative approaches that integrate the enhancement of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage with the promotion of responsible and sustainable tourism.
This initiative represents a concrete step toward strengthening academic cooperation between Tunisia, Italy, and the broader African continent, while engaging a new generation of professionals. View on Instagram
Ambassador Prunas inaugurated the course on cultural heritage and sustainable tourism, organized by Sapienza University of Roma and the University of Manouba UMA as part of the SHARE_Africa Program promoted by the IHEA Foundation. View on Instagram
We had the honour of welcoming Ambassador Giuseppe Perrone, Head of the European Union Delegation in Tunis, for an inspiring exchange with the trainees of the Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism Programme at CENAFOP. This meeting offered a unique opportunity to reflect on the role of cultural diplomacy and the importance of engaging with younger generations in shaping the future of intercultural dialogue and sustainable cooperation. View on Instagram
In the framework of the SHARE AFRICA PNRR/TNE Project organized by Sapienza Università di Roma and coordinated by IHEA Foundation, the delegations visited the National Military Museum of Manouba. View on Instagram
