ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2024: Empowering European Citizens in the Digital Era

• May 13, 2024
• Andrew

Valletta, May 13, 2024 — The ALL DIGITAL Weeks campaign, a pivotal pan-European initiative focusing on digital skills for inclusion, empowerment, and employment, is set to kick off its 2024 edition from May 13 to May 31. Organised by the ALL DIGITAL Network, this campaign has been a beacon of digital literacy since its inception in 2010, positively impacting the lives of nearly 1.5 million individuals by either introducing them to the online world or enhancing their digital prowess.

Operating across digital competence centres, libraries, community hubs, schools, and venues throughout Europe, the ALL DIGITAL Weeks campaign annually aids over 50,000 Europeans from 20+ countries. Its mission is to educate and inspire individuals about technology’s transformative power, emphasising the opportunities that digital advancements bring.

Supported by the European Commission, the ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2024 edition will see collaboration with international and national partners and participating organisations across Europe. Building upon the successes of previous years and aligning with the European Year of Skills, the 2024 campaign will spotlight digital democracy, civic engagement, and social responsibility, especially pertinent in the lead-up to the European elections in June.

The campaign aims to address the challenges posed by online disinformation and the critical need for information literacy among Europe’s citizens. Additionally, it will explore initiatives, solutions, and tools fostering participation, equity, and inclusion while navigating the promises and threats posed by Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Under the banner of “Enhance your Digital Skills,” the campaign calls upon all European citizens and residents to embrace learning, from fundamental to advanced digital skills, to navigate the evolving digital landscape confidently. Moreover, it will support the implementation of specific actions outlined in the European Commission’s Digital Education Action Plan 2021-27, primarily focusing on enhancing digital skills for the ongoing digital transformation.

Key Objectives:
• Maximising the impact and visibility of events on digital skills, training, and education.
• Facilitating dialogue among policymakers, stakeholders, and experts on digital education.
• Promoting the dissemination of EU projects and activities to enhance digital skills and competencies.

Core Themes
During the three-week campaign period, the following core themes will guide the organisation of training and events across Europe:
1. Digital Skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation (reskilling and upskilling).
2. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Digital Skills.
3. Digital Competence, Education, and Certifications.
4. Digital Media Literacy and Combatting Disinformation.
5. Cybersecurity and Safer Internet Practices.
6. Digital Skills for Environment and Sustainability.
7. Sector-specific Digital Skills (education, culture, health, etc.).
8. The application of Artificial Intelligence in education and training.

The Campaign
The ALL DIGITAL Weeks campaign is a powerful pan-European initiative that raises awareness about digital skills for inclusion, empowerment, and employment. Organised by the ALL DIGITAL Network since 2010, this campaign has made a significant impact, helping nearly 1.5 million people to get online for the first time or enhance their digital skills. This is a testament to the transformative power of digital education and the potential it holds for our future.

The awareness-raising campaign is run at digital competence centres, libraries, community centres, schools and other venues across Europe. Every year, it helps about 100,000 Europeans from 20+ European countries to learn and be inspired by what technology can do for them, focusing on the opportunities given by digital transformation and its effects. The campaign is co-funded by the European Commission (1)

Throughout the years, the campaign has been fortunate to receive support from esteemed organisations such as Microsoft, Liberty Global, Accenture, Telenet, Cisco, Mozilla Foundation, and Certiport. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, which have been instrumental in the success of the campaign and the positive impact it has had on European citizens.

National Coordination
On a national level, the eSkills Malta Foundation and the Local Councils Association Malta serve as the campaign’s national coordinators. Both organisations will be actively involved in organising events during AD Weeks 2024. The calendar of events provides further details. Together, we are committed to promoting digital literacy and skills development nationwide and fostering a more digitally inclusive society.
For more information and involvement, visit https://alldigitalweeks.eu/

Contact: eSkills Malta Foundation
All Digital Weeks 2024 National-Coordinator – Malta
info.eskills@gov.mt
(1) Disclaimer: 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 the granting authority can be held responsible for them.