Through large‑scale educational, cultural, and digital programmes, the Jewish Cultural Heritage project has reached millions of participants, effectively countering antisemitism, discrimination, and social exclusion while fostering intercultural dialogue and democratic values.
The Jewish Cultural Heritage predefined project builds on more than a decade of successful implementation under the EEA and Norway Grants (2013–2017, 2020–2024), positioning POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews as a leading European institution in the preservation and promotion of Jewish history and culture. The European Wergeland Centre (EWC) is a key strategic partner in the project’s educational pillar and will continue this role until 2030.
EWC’s contribution focuses on three main target groups: teacher trainers, youth, and museum professionals.
Teacher trainers
In cooperation with POLIN Museum, the European Wergeland Centre works to strengthen the capacity of future teachers to address threats to democracy and active citizenship, including racism, antisemitism, xenophobia, and hate speech. Through bilateral cooperation with Norwegian higher education institutions, the project supports the integration of these themes and related civic‑education pedagogy into existing teacher‑education programmes in Poland.
Youth
Through interactive workshops and exchanges between young people from Norway and Poland, the project raises awareness and knowledge about hate speech and discrimination, while strengthening skills, attitudes, and critical thinking needed to prevent and counter them. The initiative contributes to continued Polish‑Norwegian cooperation on promoting tolerance, intercultural understanding, and democratic participation among young people.
Fighting Antisemitism, Xenophobia and Racism Now!
Museum professionals
The European Wergeland Centre supports strengthened cooperation among educators and museum professionals from Poland, Norway, and Ukraine. This work builds on networks, experiences, and lessons learned from our previous project MUCIT – Museums as Sites of Citizenship, with a focus on teaching difficult and sensitive topics and creating inclusive museum spaces that support democratic learning.
