Digital literacy and welfare programs for seniors

Various regional initiatives have been launched to improve digital and financial autonomy among older adults.

In Pasto, the Comfamiliar Nariño Public Library established the ‘Club de Adultos Digitales’ in partnership with Fundación Telefónica, ProFuturo, and Proinco. The program utilizes platforms like ‘Escuela TIC Familia’ to teach device operation, digital security, leadership, and entrepreneurship, while also fostering community bonds.

In Concordia, the ‘Mayores Conectados’ program was introduced to promote technological and financial independence. Led by trainers from Nuevo Banco de Entre Ríos, the initiative provides free sessions focused on helping seniors navigate digital tools and manage banking services more securely.

Broader efforts to support senior welfare and social integration continue globally. In Spain, Zamora is preparing for the VIII International Silver Economy Congress in November 2026 to address demographic changes and innovation, while Soto del Real promotes active aging through municipal workshops and intergenerational activities. In Bolivia, the Municipal House for the Elderly in Oruro recently marked ten years of providing community space, and in the Dominican Republic, the Red Rutas Alegres Foundation has utilized music and art to support residents at the Fuentes de Amor nursing home.