SONET – Seniors’ Wellbeing and Safety on the NET.
Safer, Smarter, More Confident Online Living
Empowering Seniors to Stay Safe, Independent and Connected
Is This Project the Right Fit for Me? – Reflect and Ask Yourself:
Do I want to feel safer and more confident when using the internet, smartphone or online services?
Am I worried about online scams, data protection or misinformation?
Do I want to stay independent and active while using modern digital tools?
Am I a caregiver, family member or educator supporting seniors in the digital world?
Would better digital, media literacy and safety skills improve wellbeing and quality of life?
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SONET – Seniors’ Wellbeing and Safety on the NET
SONET is a European project focused on improving the wellbeing, safety and digital confidence of seniors. The project supports older adults, caregivers and educators in developing essential skills related to online safety, media literacy, digital technologies and Ambient Assisted Living, helping seniors live more independent, active and secure lives in the digital world.
PROJECT TIME REMAINING UNTIL THE FINAL RESULTS
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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Results
Throughout the project lifecycle, the SONET partnership will develop a range of educational and practical resources aimed at improving seniors’ wellbeing, safety and digital confidence. All results will be available in both electronic and printable formats and will be freely accessible for seniors, caregivers, educators and organisations working with older adults.
EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK & LEARNING PATH
The framework serves as a foundation for all training activities and materials, ensuring consistency, accessibility and a senior-friendly learning approach across all partner countries.
E-TOOL – ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
The SONET E-Tool is an interactive online platform bringing together all project materials in one accessible space. It includes educational content designed specifically for seniors, such as videos, podcasts, step-by-step tutorials and stimulation games supporting cognitive skills.
The platform also integrates an AI chatbot to support senior learners in finding information easily and using digital tools more confidently.
SOFT SKILLS TOOLKIT FOR TRAINERS AND CAREGIVERS
This toolkit is designed for educators, caregivers and family members working with seniors. It focuses on developing essential soft skills needed to support older learners, including communication, empathy, motivation, patience and resilience.
The toolkit provides practical guidelines, exercises and training materials to help trainers effectively pass knowledge to seniors, taking into account their vulnerability, learning pace and specific needs.
MASTER GUIDE FOR TRAINERS
The guide ensures a consistent training approach across partner countries and strengthens the competences of professionals working with older adults.
WORKSHOPS AND PILOT ACTIVITIES
Meet the project team
Fundacja Parasol
NGO providing a wide range of different educational programs and personal development opportunities for various groups, including seniors, adults, unemployed individuals, youth, and people at risk of social exclusion. One of our main activities is language teaching, particularly in English and German. Additionally, we organize workshops for seniors, vocational training courses, and training in distance and digital learning. Our educational methods align with innovative approaches such as lifelong learning, blended learning, and e-learning. To ensure the highest quality of our services, we collaborate with local authorities, freelance teachers, and various external experts, including methodologists, ICT specialists, psychologists, trainers and coaches. Our second area of activity involves the design, development, and implementation of e-learning products and software. We provide e-learning solutions, training and services for different educational sectors and diverse target groups.
Funding
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
The Department of Building Lifecycle Management (BLM) at KIT was spun off from the Institute for Industrial Building Construction (ifib) in early 2010 following the restructuring of the Faculty of Architecture.
In research and teaching, the BLM focuses on the influence of information technologies on design, construction and use processes. The development, application and transfer of integrative computer-assisted planning and cooperation methods – in the sense of integrated building lifecycle management (BLM) – and the development and application of corresponding data models and IT tools are key departmental approaches.
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E-SENIORS
Asociatia Bridge Language Study House
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Beja speaks with many voices
A report from the first international conference “Desconstruir os Direitos Humanos”
In June 2025, the small, sunny city of Beja in southern Portugal became for a moment the European center of conversation about what is most important – humanity, dignity and justice. It was there that the first international conference “Desconstruir os Direitos Humanos” took place, as part of the EU Diversity Voices project financed by the European Union under the CERV program. The conference was not academic in nature, although it did not lack substance. It was not political either, although it talked about fundamental things. It was – above all – human.
A meeting place, not an intersection
Beja, a city with a multicultural history became the perfect stage for a conversation about diversity. Guests came to the meeting from all over Europe – from Germany, Italy, France, Poland, Greece, Denmark. Each of them brought their own experiences, but also a common goal: to amplify the voices of those who are not heard. For two days, participants debated racism, migration, gender equality, the rights of people with disabilities and building inclusive societies. It sounded loud but never shrill – rather like a multi-voiced choir of differences.
Faces of Change
People who work in local communities on a daily basis – educators, activists, artists – spoke at panels and workshops:
- Madalena Palma from Associação ESTAR recalled the history of grassroots work with children and young people.
- Deolinda Zacarias, leader of the Shave E9G project within the Portuguese Programa Escolhas, showed how music and sport are becoming tools for social change in the Bairro da Esperança district.
In parallel to the panels, there were mesas redondas – open debates on discrimination, migration, women’s rights and the inclusion of people with disabilities, led by Ana Ademar, Teresa Vargas and Inês Féria, among others.
Culture as the language of law
One of the most important highlights of the conference was the photography exhibition. As the organizers reminded us: “music, image, movement – these are forms that break down linguistic and social barriers faster than documents and laws”.
When the conference ends, work begins
The participants left Beja with specific recommendations, a network of contacts and a sense that they are not alone. Although the conference lasted two days, its echoes will be heard for a long time – in local projects, new partnerships and activities in communities. In a world where there is so much talk about divisions, Beja showed the opposite: that Europe can meet not only in capitals, but also in smaller towns, far from cities. That change does not have to come from above – it can start with the residents of local neighborhoods, an artist from a small association, a teacher who believes in equality.
And above all – that diversity is wealth.
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