Name: | Clean Air 3: Empowering Caregivers to Fight Air Pollution and Safeguard Seniors' Health |
Type of project: | ERASMUS+ |
Ref. no: | 2024-1-PL01-KA220-VET-000256729 |
Duration: | 2 years |
Project Website
Air pollution poses a significant risk to health, especially for vulnerable populations like seniors. The CA3 project addresses this issue by aiming to raise awareness among workers and educators in senior centers, as well as seniors themselves, about the health impacts of air pollution. The project emphasizes the use of technology, such as air quality sensors, and educational materials to mitigate these risks and improve health outcomes.
Main Objectives:
- Enhance the skills of senior facility workers and educators in using technology for air pollution monitoring.
- Increase awareness of air pollution’s health risks among seniors and their caregivers.
- Promote behavioral changes to reduce seniors’ exposure to air pollution.
- Strengthen collaboration between project partners and stakeholders.
- Disseminate educational materials and results to support long-term impact.
Planned Activities:
- Development of 12 educational podcasts and 4 short videos.
- Creation of a comprehensive handbook for senior center workers.
- Installation and training on 5 air quality sensors in senior centers.
- Organization of 4 multiplier events to share project results.
- Pilot testing of educational materials with target groups.
- Conducting workshops and presentations to foster engagement.
Target Groups
The project targets the following groups:
- Senior Center Workers and Educators:
- To improve their understanding of air quality issues and their skills in using technological tools.
- To equip them with practical knowledge and resources to educate seniors.
- Build skills in using air quality technology and educational materials.
- Increase awareness of air pollution risks and prevention strategies.
- Seniors:
- To raise awareness of air pollution’s health impacts and encourage protective behaviors.
- Improve understanding of air quality issues and their health impacts.
- Promote proactive behavior in mitigating exposure to air pollution.
- Policy Makers and Stakeholders:
- To facilitate the adoption of project results into broader public health strategies.
- Foster collaboration for broader dissemination of results.
- Support the integration of project outcomes into local and national policies