In implementing the project, we wanted to achieve several key objectives: To enable young people to develop digital and artistic skills, using simple and accessible tools to produce and share their own creations. Boost their self-confidence and ability to express themselves on digital platforms, while making them aware of the risks and responsibilities involved in using technology. Train youth workers in innovative methodologies, enabling them to effectively support young people in digital and creative activities. Encourage European cooperation and intercultural learning, by linking up young people and organisations in different countries. Contribute to the social inclusion of young people from difficult or marginalised backgrounds, by offering them opportunities for self-expression and personal development.
We applied for the Digit-Art project to address the specific needs of inclusion and the development of digital and artistic skills among young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds or facing situations of vulnerability. We found that many young people consume digital content without having the tools, knowledge or confidence to become creators themselves. The main aim was therefore to develop an accessible methodology, using free smartphone applications, to enable young people to express themselves artistically and digitally, while building their autonomy and confidence. The project also met a need for training for youth workers, so that they could incorporate these tools into their practices and offer activities tailored to the realities of the young people they work with. Finally, this project aimed to create a European dynamic by connecting young people and structures from different contexts, thereby encouraging the sharing of practices and the development of a sense of belonging to an international community.