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Full project title: Digital Bridges Over the Gender Gap

The Digital Bridges Over The Gender Gap project is an innovative, multinational initiative aimed at addressing gender inequality within the education system. Developed within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA220-SCH programme, this project seeks to dismantle gender stereotypes and promote inclusion and diversity by leveraging modern educational tools and methodologies.

Mission
Our mission is to dismantle gender stereotypes and empower young women through innovative digital education, fostering inclusive learning environments and promoting equal opportunities within the education system and beyond.

Vision
A future where gender equality is deeply ingrained in education, enabling all young people to pursue their passions and achieve their full potential, regardless of gender.

Strategy
Digital Bridges Over the Gender Gap will achieve its mission by:

• Developing and implementing engaging, technology-driven educational resources, including an LMS with an e-learning course, VR and digital storytelling, to challenge gender biases and promote awareness of gender equality among students, teachers, and parents.

• Providing targeted training and workshops for educators and parents to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to counteract unconscious biases and foster inclusive learning environments.

• Establishing a transnational network to facilitate the exchange of best practices and collaborative development of resources, ensuring the project’s sustainability and scalability.

• Empowering young women through career exploration workshops, and access to role models in STEM and non-traditional fields, encouraging them to pursue diverse career paths.

• Conducting comprehensive evaluations and disseminating project outcomes to inform policy and practice, contributing to long-term systemic change in educational approaches to gender equality.

Project Partners
The consortium consists of five partners…

AKADEMIA TARNOWSKA (Poland): Project coordinator and expert in developing e-modules and academic dissemination.

VogalOrizontal (Portugal): Specialist in training, inclusion, and dissemination, leveraging its wide-reaching network and digital expertise.

Paide Hillar Hanssoo Põhikool (Estonia): Skilled in developing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and innovative teaching methods.

SOU Jane Sandanski Strumica (North Macedonia): Expert in digitization, STEM education, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on integrating girls into STEM fields.

Konak Sehit Ömer Halisdemir Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi (Türkiye): Leader in VR development and workshops for students, specializing in innovative educational technologies.

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Project start date: 1st November 2024
Project end date: 31st October 2026

Project number: 2024-1-PL01-KA220-SCH-000246117

Co-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 Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.