The goal of the E-life Balance was to increase the knowledge and awareness of young people, youth workers about Internet dangers and digital safety, as well as Internet addiction, and to equip young people and youth workers with tools for leisure activities outside of the Internet and terminal devices, and tools to work on increasing this knowledge and awareness through the development of the E-life Balance Guide. Through the handbook, youth and youth workers were able to learn the latest statistics on youth Internet use and their level of knowledge about cyber security, the latest catalog of dangers, the dangers of addiction, ways to recognize addiction and tips on how to seek help. It also includes a catalog of good practices. The project also aimed to improve the competence of youth workers in organ. Involved in the topics of cyber security, digital dangers and addiction, and how to talk to young people about these topics effectively and attractively. The applicant also wants to develop competencies in proj. management and gain them in Erasmus+ project management and establish long-term cooperation with partners as well as educational institutions working with the target group.
The E-life balance project was created because we recognized the need to increase digital awareness among young people about digital risks and cyber security. We noted that there are insufficient tools for youth, teachers, youth workers and parents to work with youth on digital safety, and youth have insufficient skills to organize their leisure time beyond internet and terminal device use. It was clear to us that young people, as well as youth workers, have insufficient knowledge about internet and phone addictions, how to fight addictions, how to recognize the symptoms of addictions, and how to seek help. We decided to create this project to develop a handbook for young people working with both youth and parents with knowledge and tips on safe, responsible use of the Internet and modern digital technologies. We want to train trainers and teachers and teach young people how to use the Internet so as not to harm themselves and others, avoiding the many dangers lurking online, such as addictions, misinformation and cyberbullying.