Hold on, be STRONG! – Supporting Active Ageing and Well-being

Welcome to Hold on, be STRONG!, an Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnership project focused on improving the well-being, social inclusion, and digital skills of older adults, particularly those with a migration background.

The project brings together partners from Spain and Belgium to support seniors in leading active, healthy, and connected lives through a holistic and inclusive approach.

About the Project

Hold on, be STRONG! addresses the growing challenges faced by older adults, especially migrants and refugees, including social isolation, digital exclusion, and declining physical and mental well-being.

Through a structured programme combining digital literacy, physical activity, mental health support, and social engagement, the project empowers seniors to regain confidence, stay connected, and actively participate in their communities.

Objectives

  • Promote active ageing and social inclusion

  • Improve digital literacy and access to online services

  • Enhance mental and physical well-being

  • Reduce social isolation among older adults

  • Foster intergenerational learning and community engagement

Why This Project

Across Europe, the population of older adults is increasing, and many seniors—especially migrants and refugees—face loneliness, stress, and barriers to integration.

Limited digital skills make it harder to access essential services, while social isolation negatively impacts both mental and physical health.

Hold on, be STRONG! responds to these challenges by offering a holistic, community-based approach that supports seniors in adapting, connecting, and thriving in new environments.

Benefits of Cooperation

This project combines complementary expertise:

  • Spain → adult education, training delivery, and coordination

  • Belgium → digital tools, wellness programmes, and integration support

Through this collaboration, partners develop innovative, transferable methods that can be applied across Europe to support older adults with diverse backgrounds.

Activities

  • Transnational Project Meeting (Spain) for coordination and planning

  • 12-week holistic training programme for seniors (digital skills, well-being, physical activity, creativity)

  • Development of a
    👉 digital toolkit / eBook with best practices

  • Learning, Teaching and Training Activity (Belgium) to test and refine materials

  • Final multiplier event in Belgium with stakeholders and participants

Results

The project will deliver:

  • A holistic training model for active ageing

  • Improved digital skills and confidence among seniors

  • Enhanced mental health and social connections

  • A digital toolkit and best practice guide

  • Stronger community engagement and intergenerational exchange

Partners

  • TeneLearning S.L. (Spain – Coordinator)

  • Welcome Home International (Belgium)

Project Details

  • Programme: Erasmus+ KA210-ADU

  • Project Number: 2025-1-ES01-KA210-ADU-000353675

  • Duration: September 2025 – August 2026 (12 months)

  • Budget: €30,000

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