The global COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitization of our society, yet some communities and socio-demographic groups remained on the sidelines. 50 percent of seniors over 65 in Slovakia do not have any digital skills. Even if their motivation to join the IT society is not high, in many cases this can greatly influence their quality of life. In October 2022, we therefore announced the second edition of the Ripe for the Digital Age grant program.
In the first year, seniors learned everything from the simplest things – how to work with smartphones and computers, how to use them to connect with loved ones and find the information they need – doctor’s office hours, opening hours for the nearest bank branch, and programming.
The global COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitization of our society, yet some communities and socio-demographic groups remained on the sidelines. 50 percent of seniors over 65 in Slovakia do not have any digital skills. Even if their motivation to join the IT society is not high, in many cases this can greatly influence their quality of life. In October 2022, we therefore announced the second edition of the Ripe for the Digital Age grant program.
In the first year, seniors learned everything from the simplest things – how to work with smartphones and computers, how to use them to connect with loved ones and find the information they need – doctor’s office hours, opening hours for the nearest bank branch, and programming.