The final event of the SEE-U project showcased two years of work promoting digital skills and empowerment of older adults through the creation of digital walking tours. The experience and findings of the project are collected in a handbook aimed to inspire further initiatives.
Titled ‘Empowering societies through education and skills for the twin transitions’, the final event of the EU-funded project SEE U – Senior Explorers of the Urban Environments, in which AGE has been involved, took place in the frame of the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels on 9 October. Co-led by the European Association of Regional & Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning and AGE Platform Europe, the event brought together participants from academic and research institutions, governmental bodies, adult support associations, vocational training institutes, and cooperation organisations. It presented the work done as part of the project to combat social and digital exclusion by designing web-based tours especially for and with older people.
A highlight of the event was the release of the SEE-U online manual with instructions and materials for the creation of web-based tours especially for and with older people. Developed in collaboration with partners from Austria, Czechia, and Slovenia, this handbook provides practical tools and strategies to promote digital inclusion. It includes insights into creating engaging learning environments that encourage older adults to explore their neighborhoods using digital tools.
The objective is to inspire older people and adult educators to organise their own digital walks in their neighbourhood, adapting the SEE-U “model process” to the needs of the different contexts and people.
Alongside the project final event, the SEE-U partners gathered at AGE Platform Europe in Brussels for two days of reflection and experience sharing on intergenerational learning and digital exploration. Representatives from queraum (Austria), Letokruh (Czech Republic), Slovenian Third Age University (Slovenia), GERONTOLOGIE CH (Switzerland), and AGE Platform Europe discussed the progress and impact of the Erasmus+ initiative, which aims to empower older adults through digital technology and urban exploration.
The second day of the meeting on October 9 2024 focused on a recurring theme in policy discussions: intergenerational solidarity and its potential to create more inclusive, age-friendly environments. AGE member in Belgium, Entr’Ages, presented its work to bridge the generation gaps and facilitate intergenerational projects in the field of education, advocacy, and community development.
One thing clearly emerged from the discussion: intergenerational solidarity is more than just a concept. It is a practical solution that can lead to a more inclusive, age-friendly society, where every generation’s voice is heard and valued. And building frameworks to promote it is of utmost importance.
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