OBJECTIVE 1: Develop and consolidate digital competences among seniors and prevent their digital exclusion by increasing their independent use of social media and mobile applications to intensify their social contacts. Seniors learned how to practically apply the knowledge they gained by planning their trips online and attractions for the following days of the trip, enriching the creation of memories with new means of expression: photos, notes, digital notes. OBJECTIVE 2: To develop personal and social competences, in terms of learning skills and informed cultural expression through tailor-made activities during the mobility to improve self-esteem and become more active, to deepen personal contacts, make new friends and acquaintances during the trips and to awaken the desire to participate in further activities. An indirect aim was also to learn about the cultures of other countries, to become acquainted with their history, artists and possible places to visit. OBJECTIVE 3: Development of necessary language skills of the project staff, through a series of conversations combined with a language proficiency test and by attending an English language course provided by a language school. The objectives were achieved in 100%.
PROJECT INFORMATION: The project was aimed at Seniors at risk of social and digital exclusion. The activities were aimed at limiting the effects of long-term pandemic isolation. Participants were invited to travel to 3 European countries: the Czech Republic, Sweden and Austria. The real journey was combined with a metaphorical journey through life. Seniors learned how to plan a trip (maps, opinions, tickets) through a digital toolkit (a set of applications). They prepared a performance, reports, travel diaries and essays. They took part in drama workshops and literary workshops taking place during the mobility. INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSTITUTION: The "Miejska Strefa Kultury w Łodzi" (MSK) is a local government cultural institution co-financed by the city of Łódź, established in 2021 as a result of the merger of cultural centers in our city. It consists of 15 branches located in various districts of the city - one of the branches was the Poleski Ośrodek Sztuki, which applied for the program and received funding for the project. The branches operate under one brand, combining their experience and achievements; organize activities related to music, dance, theatre, folklore and visual arts, offering various forms of art education.