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Empowering Seniors Through Gamification and Art Therapy: A Groundbreaking Erasmus+ Initiative Launches Across Europe
Schiedam, Netherlands – 8.1.2024
A pioneering new Erasmus+ project is changing the way we think about aging, inclusion, and lifelong learning. Led by Stichting CODINE (Netherlands), in partnership with ABARKA ONGD (Spain) and Asociatia Integrare Europeana (Romania), the initiative is dedicated to supporting adults aged 50+ by combining gamification, art therapy, and digital education to improve well-being, creativity, and social inclusion.
🎯 A New Vision for Senior Learning
Aging should not mean isolation or stagnation. This project reimagines aging as a time for exploration, empowerment, and connection. Through innovative, non-formal education methods, the consortium is working to make learning accessible and inspiring for seniors across Europe.
“The measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members—and that includes how we empower them to keep growing, learning, and contributing.”
— Nelson Mandela
💡 Key Objectives:
- Equip adult educators with modern tools and practices to better engage senior learners.
- Promote digital inclusion through a custom-built e-learning platform tailored to seniors.
- Boost seniors’ cognitive and emotional well-being via gamified activities and art therapy workshops.
- Share proven methods through a Good Practice Guide available to educators and organizations across Europe.
🌐 Three Countries, One United Goal
The project unites three expert organizations from across the continent:
- Stichting CODINE (Netherlands): Project coordinator, leading the Art Therapy training and evaluation.
- ABARKA ONGD (Spain): Responsible for gamification workshops, dissemination, and digital communication.
- Asociatia Integrare Europeana (Romania): Developing the e-learning platform and the Good Practice Guide.
Together, these partners are committed to building a more inclusive Europe—one that respects, values, and empowers its aging population.
📦 Project Highlights & Results:
- Gamification & Art Therapy Workshops – Hands-on training sessions to boost creativity and emotional health.
- Good Practice Guide – A detailed manual for educators with 30+ interactive workshop models.
- E-Learning Platform – “Seniors in Digital-Zone” – A multilingual, user-friendly platform that allows seniors to learn at their own pace, from home or community centers.
🤝 Get Involved
This project is not only about seniors—it’s about connecting generations, sharing knowledge, and reshaping how society views aging. Educators, institutions, and community organizations are invited to engage, collaborate, and benefit from the open-access tools and methodologies developed through the project.
For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact:
📩 info@stichtingcodine.org
🌐 www.stichtingcodine.org
This project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
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