Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan

The project responds to an identified need in the village of Katselovo – lack of access to modern digital technologies and limited opportunities for residents to be included in training and online services. In small settlements, a large part of people do not have their own computer and internet, and the elderly and disadvantaged often experience serious difficulties when working in a digital environment. This leads to social exclusion and hinders their participation in lifelong learning, as well as in social and economic processes.

With the implementation of the project, a Digital Club will be created in the community center of the village of Katselovo, which will function as a free and open access point to online resources, training and electronic services. The club will be equipped with 3 workstations and the necessary additional equipment for full-fledged work. Current repairs of the premises will be carried out. The community center will provide high-speed internet at its own expense. An appointed mentor will provide support and consultations to all users – including people in disadvantaged situations, representatives of the Roma community, the elderly and women – by directing them to appropriate training and assisting in working with electronic services.

The main objectives of the project are:
- building a physical environment for access to modern technologies;
- providing opportunities for digital learning and self-study;
- providing individual support and consultations for acquiring digital skills.

The target group includes 397 residents of the village of Katselovo between the ages of 15 and 75, with vulnerable groups being supported as a priority.

The expected results include: a functioning digital club providing free access to technology and the internet; dozens of residents who have improved their digital skills; social inclusion through active involvement in online training and services.