In a world shaped by digital content, engaging young people in cultural heritage means more than sharing facts. It means giving them the tools to tell stories in ways that resonate with their generation. As part of the EYES project, youth are not only discovering history, but they are preparing to reinterpret it using creative digital tools.

Today, cultural exploration often involves more than books or lectures – basically it starts with a smartphone. Young people might take photos, edit short videos, create interactive maps, or design visual summaries to express what they’ve learned. With the right digital tools, they can transform local stories into engaging multimedia journeys that inspire others to discover and explore cultural heritage. For young people, platforms like Canva, Genially or H5P are not just software – they’re vehicles to bring places, people, and traditions to life. Whether designing an interactive map, editing a video interview, or building a multimedia booklet, digital tools make it possible for youth to express what they’ve learned in formats that speak their language. These tools help make heritage feel closer, more personal—and more shareable.

But working with digital tools also develops key 21st-century skills. As young people learn to plan, write, visualize, and share their heritage projects, they also strengthen their ability to collaborate, think critically, and adapt creatively. A research interview becomes a podcast segment. A walking route turns into an interactive online tour. A handwritten memory finds its way into a visual story shared across platforms. These are not just technical exercises, they are moments of transformation where history meets imagination.

The EYES project supports this process by preparing practical, youth-friendly resources that introduce digital creation step by step. These tutorials and materials are designed to be accessible even for beginners and help reduce barriers to creativity. The goal is to give young people not only inspiration but the confidence to experiment and express their own voice through cultural stories.

Empowering youth with digital tools is not about making heritage modern – it’s about making it meaningful to them. When young people are trusted to create, interpret, and share what matters to them, cultural heritage becomes not just something to remember—but something to live.