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of the Sofia Municipal Council to work for the sustainable development of the capital.
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NUTRIWELL EVENT: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR HEALTHY EATING AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
After a series of successful NutriWell Project events over the last year, there is a new exciting event coming up on 19 September 2024 (Thursday) from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at SofiaLab.
The NutriWell project, which aims to use innovative solutions using artificial intelligence to support healthy eating and social inclusion, continues to attract more and more interest with its practical approaches and technologies. This event will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the latest features of the web platform developed within the project.
The programme includes:
1. Introduction of the NutriWell project and its main goals..
2. Demonstration of the newly developed components of the NutriWell platform based on feedback from previous events.
3. Opportunity for participants to test the platform and try out its features, including registration, profile completion, diet generation and participation in social cooking.
4. Discussion with experts and gathering feedback from attendees on the concept and functionality of the platform.
The NutriWell project team invites all interested parties to get involved to become part of the development of the platform and contribute their ideas to improve it. Participants will have the opportunity to see how their proposals have found a technological solution and discuss the future development of the platform with experts from partner organisations including Innova Living, Institute for Technology and Development, Sofia Development Association and LKR PLASMA Association.
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JOINING FORCES TO EMPOWER SENIORS: LOCAL COALITION MEETING
In a world that is becoming increasingly digital and dynamic, it is critical that we ensure that all members of our society have access to opportunities for growth and development. We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our local coalition, which aims to promote employment, lifelong learning, and career development for people aged 55+.
On 27.08.2024 Sofia Development Association (SDA) and YoungTalents came together to sign a memorandum marking the beginning of an important collaboration. Given the demographic context of an aging population both domestically and globally, our goal is to create a supportive community of stakeholders working together to promote sustainable, transparent and socially responsible management and business practices. Svetlana Lomeva, Director of SDA, and Georgi Parvanov, Director of YoungTalents, signed a memorandum marking the beginning of this significant initiative.
Through various trainings, programs and events, our local coalition is working to overcome stereotypes and barriers to employment and career advancement for older adults. We believe that by promoting diversity and inclusion, we can create stronger and more innovative communities where everyone has the opportunity to unleash their talents.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101094526
AeroSolfd Project Video
Discover the solutions for better air quality and cleaner transport through retrofitting filtration devices for enclosed spaces, developed under the Aerosolfd project. Watch the project video. Sofia is participating in Aerosolfd with a demonstration site for testing air filtration devices and their potential to improve air quality at the Oпълченска station of the Sofia Metro.
The project is funded under HORIZON Innovation Actions.
BE READY: CREATING SYNERGY WITH THE S.M.ALL PROJECT
On July 25, 2024, in Sofia, Bulgaria, the fourth transnational meeting “Vision and Projects” was held to tackle the challenges and opportunities in creating sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions for all. This event was organized within the S.M.ALL project, which focuses on addressing urban challenges by promoting and implementing sustainable mobility solutions. The project emphasizes the importance of safe home-to-school journeys, accessible routes, and tailored Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, particularly targeting vulnerable groups.
The Be Ready project shares a common goal with the S.M.ALL project: the improvement of public services and increased citizen participation. While S.M.ALL focuses on enhancing mobility services for vulnerable populations, the Be Ready project addresses the risks that Urban Heat Islands (UHI) pose to these populations. Both initiatives aim to involve citizens more actively in the planning and implementation processes to ensure that the services developed meet the actual needs of the communities.
The collaboration between Be Ready and S.M.ALL will continue to explore further touch points for fostering active citizen participation, ensuring that the voices of all community members are heard and their needs addressed in future urban mobility and environmental projects.
This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme co-funded by the European Union.
SYNCLUSIVE: SYNERGY WITH S.M.ALL FOR SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
On July 25, 2024, in Sofia, Bulgaria, the 4th Transnational Meeting “Vision and Projects” was held to tackle the challenges and opportunities in creating sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions for all. This event was organized within the S.M.ALL project, which focuses on addressing urban challenges by promoting and implementing sustainable mobility solutions. The project emphasizes the importance of safe home-to-school journeys, accessible routes, and tailored Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, particularly targeting vulnerable groups.
One of the highlights of the meeting was the collaboration between SYNCLUSIVE and S.M.ALL. The two projects discussed an opportunity for a new mobility service to be designed to assist vulnerable individuals in accessing the labor market more easily. This aims to bridge the gap for those who face mobility challenges, ensuring that they can commute safely and efficiently.
By this synergy SYNCLUSIVE and S.M.ALL hope to enhance their impact, making urban mobility not only more sustainable but also more inclusive for everyone.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101094526
PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS
Sharing good practices and ideas from the PLOUTOS project
The main objectives of the AMIF-funded project PLOUTOS are to support the access of third country nationals to financial services and business opportunities, to enable them to settle in their new countries of residence. In the past six months, the PLOUTOS partners have implemented an innovative program for business acceleration, using a simulated digital environment and personalized mentoring approach. SDA organized a hybrid business acceleration program which helped migrants develop a business idea and learn more about the business and financial services in Bulgaria.
Watch the video and read the program poster to find out more about the partners and the program participants.
PLOUTOS is implemented with the support of the European Union’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.
