Enlighten, Engage, Empower:
Throw Culture to Community
ERASMUS+ SMALL-SCALE PARTNERSHIPS
PROJECT
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE
The European Union prioritizes the well-being of its citizens, recognizing its close connection to the harmonious growth of society. Communities play a pivotal role in this development, as they are responsible for managing both the daily needs and long-term aspirations of their residents.
Culture is universally acknowledged as a vital driver of progress. From historical landmarks and museums to modern art, cultural expressions enhance lives and foster a sense of belonging. Creativity and inclusive cultural practices are essential in building open, diverse communities where everyone can participate and thrive.
Technology plays a key role in this, offering innovative ways for individuals to interact with and experience culture in more engaging and accessible formats.
This project aims to create new opportunities for the inclusion of socially vulnerable groups by integrating culture and technology. Working alongside the Association of Lithuania’s Regions Libraries (LRBA), Fondatsiya “Tsennosti, Dobrodeteli, Integritet” from Bulgaria, and Cultiv Associação de Ideias from Portugal, we have developed interactive tutorials tailored for adult educators. These resources are designed to enhance community cohesion and promote inclusivity through education.
By combining cultural engagement with technological innovation, the project provides valuable tools that support educators in building stronger, more inclusive communities, ultimately improving the well-being and connectedness of socially vulnerable individuals everywhere.
We invite you to explore the results of our project on this website, where you’ll find the interactive tutorials and resources created to help foster inclusivity and community spirit. Join us in our mission to empower educators and strengthen communities through culture and technology.
ACHIEVED OBJECTIVES
To achieve the set goal, specific objectives were implemented:
Knowledge Exchange & Innovation
We organized three transnational events where 24 educators came together to exchange experiences, discuss best practices, and generate new ideas on combining culture, technology, and education. This collaborative approach led to the development of innovative methods and tools to enrich educational practices.
Practical Implementation & Community Involvement
Through local pilot training activities with 120 participants from target groups, we tested and demonstrated how the generated ideas could be effectively applied. These activities showcased successful strategies for engaging and mobilizing communities, turning ideas into real-world impact.
Sustainable Tools & Long-Term Use
As part of the project, nine practical digital tools were selected, and interactive tutorials were created in multiple languages. These tools are designed for easy use and long-term application by educators, providing valuable resources for promoting inclusive education and strengthening community bonds across diverse settings.
PARTNERS & EXPERIENCES
ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIA’S REGIONS LIBRARIES
LITHUANIA
"Values, Virtues, Integrity" Foundation
BULGARIA
Ideas Association for Culture and Citizenship
PORTUGAL
TRAINING & LEARNING
"VALUES, VIRTUES, INTEGRITY" FOUNDATION
First Project Experience Exchange Meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria.
IDEAS ASSOCIATION FOR CULTURE AND CITIZENSHIP
Second Project Experience exchange Meeting in Mafra, Portugal.
ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIA’S REGIONS LIBRARIES
Third Project experience exchange meeting in Kaunas, Lithuania
TRAINING MATERIALS
ETHNOCULTURE IN A DIFFERENT WAY: ACTIONBOUND COGNITIVE ROUTES
Discover ethnoculture through interactive routes with Actionbound, blending digital tools and cultural education for a unique learning experience in history, folklore, and community connections.
GOOGLE EXPEDITIONS – DIGITAL PRESERVATION AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
This engaging online workshop invites participants to take virtual field trips to museums and historical sites, learning about art and history through immersive tools. Group discussions will follow, encouraging reflection, collaboration, and a deeper appreciation for digital preservation.
DEVELOPING DIGITAL SKILLS THROUGH COMIC CREATION
In the digital age, tech skills are key to staying connected. This activity helps seniors create comics using tablets, turning technology into a fun tool for self-expression, character creation, and storytelling, while fostering intergenerational creativity.
CREATING ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS WITH POWTOON
Learn to create engaging educational videos using Powtoon. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore video production basics, combining visuals, text, and audio to produce professional content for teaching or personal projects.
CREATIVE MANDALA DESIGN WORKSHOP WITH CANVA
A hands-on creative workshop for older adults in libraries, blending nature and technology. Participants will craft beautiful mandalas from garden materials and learn to transform their creations into stunning digital art using Canva, fostering creativity, connection, and well-being.
EXPLORING STORYTELLING WITH STOP MOTION
In this program, participants will create a digital story using the stop motion technique. They will plan scenes, capture frame-by-frame movements, and produce a short animated video, building creative and technical skills along the way.
POETRY PODCAST
In this workshop, participants will learn to record, edit, and publish their own poetry podcasts, transforming their words into powerful audio experiences ready for a wider audience – a creative journey from page to podcast.
PRESERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE WITH VIDEOPAD
VideoPad is a powerful tool for transforming personal memories and cultural heritage into polished digital stories – blending tradition and creativity with features like multi-track editing, green screen effects, and voiceovers.
CREATING AN EXHIBITION USING VIRTUAL GALLERIES
Explore the world’s cultural treasures through this online workshop, featuring virtual museum visits and interactive discussions. Participants will gain insights into history, art, and digital preservation, while connecting with others to share perspectives and deepen their understanding of cultural heritage.
GET INSPIRED
VIDEO TUTORIALS
As part of our project to connect culture and technology in inclusive ways, we created 9 practical video tutorials.
These videos offer simple, creative methods for bringing cultural activities to life with digital tools – from storytelling to online exhibitions.
All tutorials are in English, with subtitles in Lithuanian, Bulgarian, and Portuguese. They are free to use, adapt, and share to inspire adult educators, cultural workers, and community projects.
EXPLORE IDEAS
Ethnoculture in a Different Way: Actionbound Cognitive Routes
Creative Mandala Design Workshop with Canva
Google Expeditions – Digital Preservation and Cultural Heritage
Preserving Cultural Heritage with VideoPad
Creating a Poetry Podcast
Developing Digital Skills through Comic Creation
Creating an Exhibition Using Virtual Galleries
Engaging Adult Learners with Genially
Exploring Storytelling with Stop Motion
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