On 17 September 2025, the partners of the European project A YEAR BETTER (AYB), co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, gathered in Málaga (Spain) for a Transnational Project Meeting. Hosted by Arrabal-AID and IT Solutions For All, the meeting brought together representatives from the six partner organisations across Spain, Poland, Italy, North Macedonia, and Belgium to review progress, share updates, and plan the next stages of the project.
The agenda opened with a welcome and introduction by the hosting partners, followed by a session on Project Management (Work Package 1) to ensure coordination and smooth implementation. Partners then discussed the official closure of WP2, led by IAL FVG (IT), focusing on mapping Digital Survival Skills against the DigComp framework and identifying digital solutions to help seniors combat loneliness and foster inclusiveness.
The highlight of the meeting was WP3, presented by E-Seniors (FR), which centers on the development of a multilingual training curriculum tailored to seniors’ needs. Building on the findings of WP2, the training will include 10 modules, available in six languages, covering essential areas such as financial literacy, social participation, independent living, and active ageing. The partners discussed the structure, methodology, and content of these modules, ensuring they address real challenges faced by ICT low-skilled seniors and late digital adopters. WP3 represents a cornerstone of the project, as it directly empowers seniors to use online tools for daily needs and to maintain their independence in a digital society.
IT Solutions For All then presented the progress of WP4, which involves the development and piloting of the AYB Open Educational Resources (OER) platform, the main hub where seniors will access the training materials and resources created during the project. A workshop on green and sustainable practices further enriched the agenda, underlining the consortium’s commitment to sustainability.
The meeting concluded with a joint session dedicated to next steps, action items, and future collaboration opportunities.
The A YEAR BETTER project is committed to empowering seniors by enhancing their digital skills, promoting social inclusion, and supporting active ageing. Through its training program and OER platform, AYB is paving the way for a more inclusive digital society where seniors can remain independent, connected, and confident in their everyday lives.
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