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Official title: DIGITIZATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ARE MY PRIORITIES AS A EUROPEAN CITIZEN!

Agreement number: 2023-1-RO01-KA122-ADU-000144071

Duration: November 2023 – Octobre 2024

Applicant: VOX CIVICA ASSOCIATION

Host Partner: Training provider from Bulgaria – Fair Chance Association

This project was born from the desire to increase the level of knowledge, education and culture of Vox Civica Association members in areas of interest for our organization such as digitization and sustainable development.

To identify those training activities that are best suited to the needs of our organization, but especially to the training, knowledge and personal development needs of our students, and which overwhelmingly come from vulnerable groups (Roma people, people without income, etc.), we analyzed the organization level and identified a series of areas where people from our target groups can develop their level of knowledge and competencies and can acquire a range of skills and abilities that can help them in everyday life. Among the identified areas of interest, the following were prioritized:

• Development of advanced digital skills, especially those based on new information and IT technologies (artificial intelligence – AI, Internet of Things – IoT, augmented reality – AR, virtual reality – VR, etc.);
• Increasing the level of knowledge about sustainable development and developing skills and competencies of separate waste collection, and recycling, as well as developing new skills regarding consumption behaviour, use of green energy sources, etc.
• Awareness of the need for more active involvement in community life, to become active and responsible citizens and to develop awareness of community belonging.
• Developing the spirit of tolerance and understanding towards other peoples and cultures, accepting and respecting the traditions, customs and beliefs of other peoples, and accepting and promoting the multicultural values of the European Union.
• Knowledge of today’s European realities, history, traditions and customs of European peoples.

Our project has three major objectives that it pursues by implementing this project, namely:

• Increasing the competencies, abilities and skills in the field of digitization, at an advanced level, of four people from our target group.
• Increasing tolerance and understanding towards the culture and language of other European peoples, accepting and respecting their traditions, customs and beliefs and promoting the multicultural values of the European Union.

Concerning the skills and competencies that our participants in these mobilities will acquire, we mention the following:

The four  participants in the first stream, in the field of digitalization will know the following:

Day one:

Activity: Social media campaign planning and execution

Objective: Equipping participants with skills to develop and manage social media campaigns.

Description: Participants will learn to create a social media strategy, design engaging content, and utilise analytics tools. They will work in groups to plan and execute a mock campaign for an NGO cause, including creating posts, scheduling content, and analysing engagement metrics.

Outcome: Enhanced skills in social media strategy, content creation, and analytics to boost NGO outreach and engagement.

Day two:

Activity: Cloud computing essentials for NGOs

Objective: Equipping participants with practical skills to leverage cloud computing for NGO operations.

Description: Participants will learn to use cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive), collaborate via cloud platforms (Google Workspace and Microsoft 365), and manage projects using cloud-based tools. They will complete tasks such as setting up shared folders, collaborating on documents, and organising a project using Microsoft 365 Platform.

Outcome: Improved efficiency and collaboration within NGO activities through the effective use of cloud computing tools.

Day three:

Activity: Mastering Project Management Tools

Objective: Equipping participants with skills to manage NGO projects using digital tools.

Description: Participants will learn to use Microsoft Project for task management, Monday for project tracking, and Teams for team communication. They will create a project in Microsoft Project, assign tasks on Monday, and set up a communication channel in Teams.

Outcome: Enhanced project organisation, task delegation, and team communication skills, leading to more efficient NGO project management.

Day four:

Activity: Digital advocacy and campaigning

Objective: Teaching participants to create effective digital advocacy campaigns.

Description: Participants will learn to use platforms like Change.org, create compelling content, and utilize social media for advocacy. They will design a campaign, draft a petition, and develop a social media strategy to promote their cause.

Outcome: Improved skills in digital advocacy, content creation, and social media strategy, empowering participants to drive impactful NGO campaigns.

Day five

Activity: Multimedia production

Objective: Equipping participants with skills to create engaging multimedia content for NGO initiatives.

Description: Participants will learn video editing with software like Adobe Premiere Pro, audio editing with Audacity, and graphic design using Canva. They will produce a multimedia project combining video, audio, and graphics related to an NGO cause.

Outcome: Enhanced proficiency in multimedia production, empowering participants to effectively communicate NGO messages through compelling visual and auditory content.

Day six

Activity: Digital literacy and ethical use of technology

Objective: Educating participants on responsible digital practices and ethical considerations.

Description: Participants will explore topics such as online privacy, digital footprint management, and evaluating online information. They will engage in discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to enhance their critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills in digital environments.

Outcome: Enhanced digital literacy, awareness of online risks, and ability to navigate digital platforms responsibly, ensuring ethical conduct in personal and professional contexts.

The target – group of the project 

The initial application planned for eight mobilities: four in advanced digitalization and four in sustainable development. However, only four mobilities were approved. Consequently, all mobilities were allocated to advanced digitalization for Vox Civica’s active members and volunteers.

Subsequently, we decided to collaborate with our partner organization in Bulgaria, the Fair Chance Association, with whom we have partnered on two other small projects. So, our National Agency advised us to make two additional mobilities using the funds saved by selecting a host partner from Bulgaria.

The participants were selected among the active members of Vox Civica. After a rigorous selection process where selected the following persons:

• Iosif Călin – Chairman of the organization – see the link: Iosif Călin, the Legal representative – Vox Civica
• Andreea-Elena Țurcan, secretary of Vox Civica, a specialist in Social Assistance and core member of the organization – see the link: Andreea Țurcan, the Professional in Social Assistance – Vox Civica
• Mădălina Matache, Vox Civica`s psychologist, and as well a core member of our association – see the link: Mădălina Matache, our Psychologist – Vox Civica
• Claudiu Călin, IT specialist and soul of our digital activities and content creator – see the link: Claudiu Călin, ICT Professional – Vox Civica
• Oana-Roxana Panait, our specialist in education and training activities – see the link: Oana Panait, our specialist in Education – Vox Civica
• Marina Călin, our legal advisor and specialist in Advocacy and Critical Thinking – see the link: Marina Călin, our Legal Advisor – Vox Civica

The recognition of learning outcomes acquired in mobility is done through the Europass Mobility Document and is the responsibility of both the sending and receiving organisations.

• Vox Civica submitted requests to the National Agency for Qualifications to issue the CNE code and will enable the sending organization to draft the Europass Mobility document for each participant.
• The host organizations are responsible for recording all categories of competencies acquired by the participants in the Europass Mobility Document, using the standard form and the official language of the project.
• Participants can then use the Europass Mobility Document when dealing with third parties, such as organizations and private employers.

Here is the CNE codes of the participants issued by the National Agency for Qualifications:

• Iosif Călin – 17189611852392
• Andreea-Elena Țurcan – 17189614982392
• Mădălina Matache – 17189612852392
• Claudiu Călin – 17189613422392
• Oana-Roxana Panait – 17189614422392
• Marina Călin – 17189615422392

• As mentioned in our application, Vox Civica Association aimed to organize training mobilities in countries such as Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, and other nearby nations.
• Given our excellent collaboration with the Fair Chance Association from Sofia, Bulgaria, which has demonstrated strong training competences in advanced digitalization during our small partnership projects with other partners from Spain and Turkey, we decided to include them in our plans, as host organization.