Young European Heritage Makers is a competition for the young people of Europe, including young people from the Western Balkans. It is an opportunity for them to explore their surroundings, identify the most interesting parts of their heritage and present them to the rest of the world.

This competition should encourage young people to understand the concept of heritage and express their views. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Heritage”.

The competition is part of the European Heritage Days. With up to 70,000 events organised each year in the European states signatory to the European Cultural Convention and an estimated 30 million visitors, this joint action of the Council of Europe and of the European Commission is a unique example of a grass-roots initiative organised and shared by millions of people living in Europe.