Digital inclusion course trained 100 seniors to use smartphones in Paraná, Brazil
The Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of Paraná (Celepar in Portuguese) organized its fourth digital inclusion course for 100 seniors. The course, focused on teaching seniors how to use smartphones for their daily lives, was promoted by the Ministry…
Singapore invests in digital skills for mid-career employees and seniors
The government of Singapore announced the investment of SGD 145 million (USD 110.2 million) for the implementation of the TechSkills Accelerator program (Tesa), which will consist in creating new technology training opportunities for 20,000 people by 2020. Participants will learn…
Brazilian seniors to develop videogames for their grandchildren
An article published by the Brazilian journal Epoca Negócios shared some stories about seniors older than 60 years old attending coding and gaming courses to learn how videogames work to be able to play with their grandchildren and create games…
New devices launched in Argentina to boost ICT accessibility for seniors
The EXO computer manufacturing firm with the support of Microsoft and Intel, launched the “TecnologíaFácil” line of technology devices to boost digital inclusion of seniors in Argentina. The new line of products includes different devices such as a Mobile Diagnostic…
YouthSpark program reaches children and elders in Cambodia
Through the YouthSpark program, Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) and Microsoft have taught digital literacy to more than 1,500 students in underserved communities since January 2017. The children have gained access to skills related to computer science, robotics and media production…
‘What the Tech?!’ engages university students and staff in promoting digital literacy for the elderly
‘What the Tech?!’ is a digital literacy program developed by staff and student volunteers from the Imperial College Business School in London. It consists in weekly sessions at the Edward Woods Community Center, where volunteers support elderly members from White…
Buenos Aires Declaration invites stakeholders to leverage ICTs for development
Last October 20, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) announced the Buenos Aires Declaration to conclude the World Telecommunications Development Conference (WTDC), whose main discussion topic was ICTs for Sustainable Development. In the document, the organization presents 24 points providing guidance…
Digital Inclusion Charter coordinates community efforts to drive digital inclusion in Wales
Digital Communities Wales announced that its Digital Inclusion Charter to promote basic digital skills for everyone has been signed by 250 organizations. Through their signatures, these groups pledged to provide all their staff and volunteers with opportunities to learn digital…
Tecuris Connect service provides ICT services for seniors in Australia
Tecuris Connect is a digital care service offered in Australia for users of different ages and technology skill levels to communicate easily and securely between closed communities. It provides an environment of safe interaction through digital technologies thanks to a…
Digital skills for seniors in Latin American countries
Access to digital skills and devices is today a very valuable asset for the senior population. It empowers them to share their opinions, use tools to communicate, search for information and access services or products that would otherwise not be…