HUB CULTUREL ET ÉDUCATIF PARIS JOINS THE EUROPEAN PROJECT “SENIOR WISDOM TECH HUB – THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORT FOR ACTIVE AGEING!” AS OFFICIAL PARTNER

Paris, France — Hub Culturel et Éducatif Paris is proud to announce its selection as an official partner in the new Erasmus+ KA220-ADU project “Senior Wisdom Tech Hub – The Digital Technologies Support for Active Ageing!”, a forward-looking initiative dedicated to improving digital inclusion and independence among seniors in rural and small-town communities across Europe.

Project Duration

1 November 2024 – 31 October 2026 (24 months)

Consortium Partners

The project brings together six organisations with strong expertise in adult education, digital skills, and community development:

• Asociatia Vox Civica (Romania) – Coordinator
• Hub Culturel et Éducatif Paris (France)
• Fair Chance Association (Bulgaria)
• KULTUR EGITIM ve PROJE DERNEGI – KEPDER (Türkiye)
• Egestionpyme Internet S.L. (Spain)
• ERGASIA EKPAIDEFTIKI SA (Greece)

Main Activities

The project aims to empower seniors (aged 55+) with essential digital skills and foster greater social inclusion by introducing accessible digital training led by trained mentors. Key activities include:

• Selection and training of 24 mentors from partner organisations, providing them with a high-quality digital skills curriculum.
• Drafting and publishing three intellectual outputs:
  • Curriculum & Course Support for training digital mentors,
  • A user-friendly E-Guide for mentors and seniors,
  • An interactive E-learning Platform to facilitate online learning.
• Training 48 seniors from small towns and rural areas in the practical use of smartphones and essential digital tools.
• Implementing mentoring programmes with ongoing support and local activities.
• Organising six multiplier events, one in each partner country, to share results and promote digital inclusion.

Expected Results

The project will deliver long-lasting impact by producing:

• 24 trained digital mentors, equipped with knowledge to support senior learners.
• 48 seniors able to confidently use smartphones for everyday tasks including communication, online services, and safe internet navigation.
• A complete training curriculum with structured learning objectives and lesson plans.
• A practical E-Guide designed for both mentors and senior learners.
• A fully functional E-learning Platform, offering open learning resources for digital skills training.
• Strengthened organisational capacity across all six partners to operate sustainable digital mentoring programmes for seniors.
• A new European network for senior digital inclusion, promoting long-term cooperation and knowledge sharing.

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