We are excited to convene the Kick-off Meeting at the EduVita Intergenerational Centre in Lecce, marking the beginning of our collaborative endeavour in the frame of the BonJour Project, an adult education media literacy cooperation. This meeting is a critical first step in launching our project, bringing together a diverse group of experts and professionals.
The partners in this Media Literacy Adult Education Project
EduVita is the coordinator in this project. It is an educational and cultural center in Southern Italy founded in 2019 to improve the quality of life for all ages through intergenerational learning. They focus on social activities for elderly people and innovative teaching methods. Currently, Hanna Urbanovich, Damiano Verri, and Teresa Voce are in the project team.
- Associação MY MADEIRA ISLAND, represented by Anastasia Mazur, and Andreia Jesus is a non-profit that supports Madeira Island’s cultural and social development through educational events and activities. They focus on helping young people gain digital skills and find online work due to the island’s limited job market.
- Foundation Pro Scientia Publica (Poland), represented by Aleksander Kobylarek and Martyna Madej, is a non-profit organization focused on adult education, especially for elderly people. They provide workshops and seminars on various topics to help seniors stay socially engaged and develop new skills.
- Our organisation, the European Initiative for Education (EIE), a non-profit organization in Austria, promotes innovative education and training methods for adult learners and educators. They focus on technology-enhanced learning and developing new teaching techniques. Peter Mazohl participated in the meeting.
- Fundacja Imienia Juliusza Mieroszewskiego (Foundation of Juliusz Mieroszewskiego), established in 2013, focuses on strengthening ties between Central and Eastern European countries through educational and cultural initiatives. They promote lifelong learning, especially for older adults, by offering virtual courses, training educators, and supporting programs like the Golden Age University in Belarus. From this organisation, Lana Rudnik, Vitaut Rudnik participated in the meeting.
- Nazilli Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Derneği (Nazhayat) is an association founded in 2015 by educators to bridge generations and cultures. They focus on re-invigorating adults over 50 after retirement and offer courses for teenagers and adults. Their main goal is to integrate retired people back into society and promote active ageing through various activities. With a core group of 30 active members, mostly volunteers, Nazhayat benefits numerous participants both in Nazilli and online. Participants: Hasan Yuce, Emin Masalcı.
Each partner brings a wealth of knowledge and experience vital to the project’s success.
During the Meeting
A session designed to welcome participants, aimed at fostering camaraderie and collaboration among all partners. Each partner provided a brief introduction, detailing their organization’s role and contributions.
The meeting featured a comprehensive outline of the project, including detailed descriptions of the work packages, with a focus on the specifics, responsibilities, and forthcoming steps of WP2. There will be a discussion on project management strategies, communication methods, financial rules, and the partnership agreement to ensure clarity and cohesion in our collective effort. Additionally, the meeting will focus on establishing quality benchmarks, evaluation plans, and risk mitigation strategies to guide us on our path to success.
Summary
This Kick-off Meeting promises to be a milestone event, setting the foundation for our collaborative work on media literacy. It’s an opportunity to align our goals, understand our roles, and embark on this journey with a shared vision and enthusiasm. We look forward to a productive meeting that paves the way for our project’s success.
The project’s number is 2023-1-IT02-KA220-ADU-00016032, the complete title “BonJour! Enhancing the Critical Media Literacy of the Elderly through Digital Education and Journalism”. We appreciate the funding of the European Commission for this project.Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
BonJour: Kick-Off in Lecce