SmartConnect

The project comprises four major components. “Digital Satellite Centre” will provide digital technology training and technical support to the elderly. “Digital Mobile Classroom” will reach out to the elderly living in remote areas and provide them with knowledge of digital technologies and technical support. Young people will cooperate with the elderly in “Digital City Adventure” to complete missions in the city with mobile applications. Besides, they will be paired up with the elderly in “Co-creation of Digital Life” to make use of design thinking to co-create solutions that would enhance the digital lives of the elderly.

Grantee

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited

Project Type

Innovative Project/Venture

Stage of Innovation Development

Start-up

Project Nature

Education and learning

Major Beneficiaries

Elderly

Approved Funding Amount

HK$5,646,022

Funding Period (months)

27

Status

Completed

Impact / Expected Impact

Through digital technologies training, city adventure activities and co-creation workshops, etc., over 3160 elders and over 360 youths were engaged.

Contact

Tel: 2568 5201
Email: hnssc@skhwc.org.hk