The project comprises four major components. “Digital Satellite Centre” will provide digital technology training and technical support to the elderly. “Digital Mobile Classroom” will reach out to the elderly living in remote areas and provide them with knowledge of digital technologies and technical support. Young people will cooperate with the elderly in “Digital City Adventure” to complete missions in the city with mobile applications. Besides, they will be paired up with the elderly in “Co-creation of Digital Life” to make use of design thinking to co-create solutions that would enhance the digital lives of the elderly.
Grantee
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited
Project Type
Innovative Project/Venture
Stage of Innovation Development
Start-up
Project Nature
Education and learning
Major Beneficiaries
Elderly
Approved Funding Amount
HK$5,646,022
Funding Period (months)
27
Status
Active
Impact / Expected Impact
Through digital technologies training, city adventure activities and co-creation workshops, etc., it is expected that around 2 800 elderly perons and around 240 youths will be engaged.
Project Website
Contact
Tel: 2568 5201
Email: hnssc@skhwc.org.hk