For the past 2.5 months, I have been volunteering in the Lithuanian Countryside Tourism Association as part of the Interreg Volunteer Youth program. My work focuses on the Military Heritage project, which promotes historical sites across the Baltic region and helps preserve them for future generations.
This project is a great example of EU cooperation, supporting local communities and smaller regions by attracting tourism and increasing awareness of their historical significance. Given the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the topic of military heritage is more relevant than ever—it reminds us of the importance of learning from history.
My experience so far has been incredibly dynamic and engaging. In early January, I participated in a major conference in Riga, where experts gathered to discuss military heritage preservation. At the end of January, we promoted the project at a tourism exhibition in Vilnius, reaching a broad audience. One of the most exciting aspects of my role has been traveling with my mentors to inspect historical sites, it is really interesting learning experience.
Although my time in the project is not yet over, I already see the impact of this initiative. I look forward to the months ahead and the opportunity to contribute even more to this project!
– Kristijonas, IVY Project Partner at Lithuanian countryside tourism association, for the Interreg project Military Heritage II, under the programme Interreg Latvia-Lithuania.
