Argentina. Last Tuesday, the Digital Literacy Workshop for the Elderly was closed, a proposal promoted by the Municipality of Gualeguaychú, through the Area of Older People, with a focus on the safe use of technologies and the prevention of cybercrimes.
The final day was attended by Hugo Barrera, a specialist of the Entre Ríos Police in harassment and digital fraud, who provided practical tools for safe browsing on the internet.
The cycle of four meetings was held at the Municipal Retirement, Pension and Retirement Fund, and brought together more than 30 elderly people. The trainings included topics such as the use of smartphones, social networks, instant messaging and email, as well as the protection of personal data and the detection of virtual scams.
During the closing day, Barrera addressed the most frequent cybercrimes that affect the elderly, such as bank scams and identity theft, and promoted dialogue based on concrete examples and recommendations.
Present at the event were the advisor of Social Development, Marcos Henchoz; the deputy director of the area, Lucas Chanda; and the head of the Area of the Elderly, Evangelina Carrozzo. "This workshop shows that digital inclusion is possible at any age," Henchoz said. For her part, Chanda said: "Our goal is to generate digital citizenship, guaranteeing rights and autonomy."
The workshop was developed with a personalized approach, adapted to the learning times and needs of the participants, and encouraged the exchange of experiences and the construction of bonds.
The municipality stressed that these initiatives seek to reduce the digital divide and guarantee equal access to online services and information. Likewise, the continuity of actions aimed at promoting technological inclusion in the community was announced.
