In the final days of 2024, we officially launched our new international cooperation project, Digital Bridges: Connecting Generations through Technology. Partner organizations from the Netherlands (Sunny Days), Austria (Meine Welt), and Turkey (Engelsiz ve Mutlu Yaşam Derneği) gathered under the leadership of the German organization Perspektive Vielfalt gGmbH on December 13–14 in Bonn. Together, we aim to enhance digital literacy among senior citizens and foster transgenerational communication between seniors and young volunteers. During the two-day meeting, we discussed the objectives, strategies, and timeline of the project.
This project aims to bridge the digital divide between younger and older generations by
providing digital literacy training to elderly individuals through a mentorship model where
young volunteers will guide them. The focus is on reducing isolation, improving digital skills,
and fostering intergenerational connections.
Objectives & Results of the Project
Specific Goals
1-To enhance digital literacy among the elderly, enabling them to use technology confidently and safely.
2-To reduce social isolation among seniors through digital connectivity and online engagement.
3-To establish sustainable, intergenerational learning networks that support continuous digital education.
Objectives
1-Develop and implement a tailored digital literacy curriculum for the elderly.
2-Train and mobilize young volunteers as digital mentors for seniors.
3-Create an accessible, user-friendly online platform with digital learning resources.
4-Promote community awareness and engagement in senior digital literacy.
Expected Results
A comprehensive digital literacy curriculum specifically designed for seniors.
An online learning platform with resources and tutorials accessible to the elderly.
A network of trained youth volunteers ready to support seniors in their digital learning journey.
Increased confidence among the elderly in using digital technologies.
Stronger intergenerational relationships and mutual understanding.
A shift in societal perceptions about the elderly’s ability to engage with digital technology.
Stichting Sunny Days is the Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator and partner for this Erasmus+ KA220 project, which highlights the importance of digital literacy for the elderly. The project focuses on participatory solutions to combat loneliness and create more engagement between young people and the elderly.
If you would like to learn more about the project, feel free to contact us at stichting.sunnydays@gmail.com. We look forward to suggestions and collaborative opportunities.
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