Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan

Kostievo is located 12 kilometers from Plovdiv. The community center “Nikola Vaptsarov – 1928” is the only cultural hub in the village, with one of its main goals being to meet the cultural and informational needs of the residents. The building where the community center operates is public municipal property, provided to the center for indefinite and free use under a contract dated 18.09.2015.

The project envisions the creation of a digital club, located in the library reading room within the community center building. The club will be equipped with three modern workstations, ensuring fast and reliable online access. Reliable internet connectivity will also be provided, enabling work with various e-learning platforms and access to online courses.

A trained mentor will be employed part-time under a six-month contract. Their role will be to provide free access to computer equipment, offer individual support to users, guide them in using e-learning platforms, and assist them in acquiring practical digital skills. The mentor will facilitate the use of the equipment and promote broader utilization of the digital club’s resources by the local community: directing users to training and electronic resources, assisting with electronic administrative services, and supporting online job search.

To reach the widest possible audience of residents, the project includes promotional activities – creating and distributing materials such as posters and brochures. This will ensure that the local community is well-informed about the opportunities offered by the digital club.

The implementation of the project will provide the community center with a modern and sustainable base for digital learning and social inclusion, creating conditions for improving the skills of people of all age groups in the village of Kostievo.