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Mihai Eminescu Trust
The rehabilitation of the built patrimony and the
revitalisation of the traditional occupations
Caroline Fernolend
Vice-President of MET
About The Mihai Eminescu Trust
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We were established in year 1987, and we are
based in Romania and UK
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We work to preserve and revitalize the cultural
and natural heritage of South-Eastern
Transylvanian rural areas (the former Saxon
Villages)
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In our now 12-year experience, we have
deployed over 1141 projects of various
amplitude in 26 villages and 4 towns
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Our core concept is to extensively involve the
local communities and local authorities
Viscri / Deutsch Weisskirch
Churches in danger – Floresti 2003
The ‘Whole Village’ Concept
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One of our core lines of work is the ‘Whole Village’ Project
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The aim of this project is to revitalize local communities and help them
become self-sufficient
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This aim is achieved through three key objectives:
• Restoration of the cultural heritage: buildings, landscape, crafts
and traditional farming practices
• Development of local skills and traditional crafts, by providing
training for villagers
• Development of local entrepreneurial capability, by supporting
small rural businesses, creating jobs and career opportunities
• Hence, the project takes an integrated approach – it comprises the entire
village, the entire community and their entire heritage
The ‘Whole Village’ Key Principles
1.
Projects are chosen, developed and managed by local people, in
conjunction with the community
2.
Construction materials are sourced locally
3.
Local labour force is always used
4.
The necessary skills are obtained by training local craftsmen
5.
Projects support small rural businesses, cultural and eco-tourism,
managed by local families, traditional and organic farming
The ‘Whole Village’ Key Principles
1.
Projects are chosen, developed and managed by local people, in
conjunction with the community
2.
Construction materials are sourced locally
3.
Local labour force is always used
4.
The necessary skills are obtained by training local craftsmen
5.
Projects support small rural businesses, cultural and eco-tourism,
managed by local families, traditional and organic farming
Training in Traditional Crafts
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We trained over 130 villagers in traditional building skills and crafts, such as:
- carpentry, wood carving and joinery
- tile and brick making
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People were provided diplomas enabling them to practice a craft in Romania and
abroad, and to open their own business
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We provided highly specialized trainers from Romania and abroad
Local materials
Reabilitation of house nr.8 Viscri - 2005
Programul de reabilitare a anexelor si surilor incepe 2007
Programul de reabilitare a anexelor si surilor incepe 2007
Programul de reabilitare a anexelor si surilor incepe 2007
Cuptoarele din Viscri şi Mălâncrav - 12.000 de ţigle şi 4.000 cărămizi per ardere
Cuptor Viscri 2007
Mobilier stradal Florești
Revitalizarea meşteşugurilor în Mălâncrav, jud. Sibiu
Revitalizarea meşteşugurilor în Viscri, jud. Braşov
Livada de meri (108 ha) și fabrica de suc Mălâncrav
• Plafar rural, pentru ambalarea plantelor medicinale –
Archita
După restaurare
Cultural Tourism – Guesthouses
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Over 60 local people trained and certified for practicing rural tourism
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The touristic offer made by these villages is a “complete and
authentic rural experience”:
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Only natural, biological food products; only traditional cuisine;
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Authentic architecture of the houses and interior decorations;
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Warm, family-like atmosphere.
English classes - Alma Vii 2011
Casa de oaspeţi- Mălâncrav
Mălâncrav worshop agro-turism
First ecological water purification sistem - 2011
The Whole Village Concept
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Opportunities
Projects’ Achievements
What has the community won?
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More local jobs
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An improved quality of life
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Ownership and responsibility for heritage
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Stronger local capacity in project
development
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Sustainable development
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More visibility
Projects’ Achievements
What has MET won?
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Know-how
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Close cooperation with authorities
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Active partnerships with universities
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Long term partnerships with international
organizations
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Dialog partner for EU Commissioners
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National and international recognitions
Vă mulţumesc pentru atenţie.
Fundaţia Mihai Eminescu Trust
Str. Cojocarilor nr.10
545400 Sighişoara
Tel./Fax.: 0265-506024
E-mail: admin@mihaieminescutrust.org