Proposals Croatia from March, 2013
Croatia: New Voice of Old School
The everyday use of new media is nowadays taken for granted by all young people but for older adults, however, it is not so common. The project aims to provide older adults with knowledge of using new technology, especially internet so they can establish on line participation on issues that affect them (e.g. e-democracy). In this way they will increase social contact and reduce feelings of isolation so they feel more integrated into the society.
Croatia: Youth Media Activism
Main goal of project is to raise interest of local community for involvement in common life through using of new technologies and to give opportunity for active participation in reporting about different parts of life. Focus will be at issues of independent culture and usage of public spaces. Activities: educational programs (active citizens, public participation); new technologies; e-democracy public debate and enhancements of internet site.
Croatia: IT inclusion of elderly people
Project aims at digital and social inclusion of elderly people in Rijeka, otherwise considered passive members of society. Participants will be educated in digital photography, journalism, video production, Internet and social networks, and apply gained skills in writing on-line reports about the town’s sights, cultural and historical heritage. At the end of the project, a multilingual guide of Rijeka, seen through their eyes, will be created.
