Novidade
New Age Itineraries
Project description
NOVIDADE (Novos Itinerários da Idade / New Itineraries of the Age) is a EU funded initiative focused on aging, gerontology, and inclusion. It seeks to build transatlantic exchanges between Europe and Brazil, fostering collaboration and synergies within the field of gerontology. The project specifically aims to strengthen professional training in Brazil to improve responses to aging, inclusion, and social innovation. The initiative will offer specialized training programs for professionals working with older adults, providing both theoretical and practical learning based on innovative pedagogical methodologies.
Objectives
- Support the internationalization of organizations in Europe and Latin America
- Contribute to the application of innovative andragogical methods in the area of care and training for older people
- Expand and improve a curriculum on institutional practices for care leaders/managers
- Expand and improve a curriculum on community work
Expected results
A Curriculum for Institutional Practice Excellence
“Methods for involving adults in training” training package
New trends in ageing, a video presentation
A knowledge transfer guide
The Novidade whitepaper
Promoter
Aproximar, Portugal
Project partners
European Association for Social Innovation, Romania
National Association of Gerontology of Bahia, Brazil
Murundu Community Association, Brazil
Timeframe
01/12/2024 – 30/11/2026 (24 months)
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.