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Intergenerational learning and cultural exchange methodology through escape rooms in care centers for Seniors

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CHALLEDU – inclusion | games | education is a non-profit organization that pioneers new models of learning, inclusion and engagement. CHALLEDU is one of the leading R&D experts in game-solutions for education and inclusion. Our team designs and implements playful experiences, games, formal and non-formal educational programs, tools, platforms and applications based on cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary approaches. We focus on 2 main sectors:

SOCIAL INCLUSION: The projects in this sector focus on inclusion and empowerment of marginalized groups, such as people with disabilities, people with health problems (i.e. dementia), older people, NEETs. The aims are: social inclusion, improved employability, development of skills and competencies, advocacy. The emphasis is given to create environments where people with different abilities, cultural backgrounds and skills, and different generations can interact with each other. The approaches in this sector involve non-formal and informal education, living labs, open co-creative workshops, game-based tools, and cross-sectoral approaches.

EDUCATION AND INNOVATION: We see education as a driver for positive societal, environmental, and innovative change. The projects developed in this sector focus on the promotion of entrepreneurship, STE(A)M education, civic and active citizenship, environmental challenges and agriculture, culture, and sustainable development. Our target groups include young people, adults, students, trainers and educators, professionals and institutions. Our approach encompasses forms of non-formal and informal education, game-based methodologies, role-model methodology, open-learning and digital tools, gamification, as well as cross-sectoral approaches.

Founded in 1991, AFAV (ASOCIACIÓN FAMILIARES ENFERMOS ALZHEIMER VALENCIA) is a distinguished organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, along with their families and caregivers. With over 30 years of experience, AFAV provides comprehensive resources, services, and activities aimed at enhancing the quality of life of those affected.

Website: https://www.afav.org/

The Gaiety School of Acting, founded in 1986 by renowned theatre director Joe Dowling, stands as Ireland’s premier training facility for actors, offering comprehensive programs for theatre, film, and television. With over 37 years of experience and an annual enrollment of nearly 5,000 students, GSA boasts a stellar reputation for quality education and creative learning experiences

Odd Statue Games is a dynamic and innovative company specializing in crafting immersive board game experiences that seamlessly blend storytelling and gameplay. With a team comprising skilled individuals in game design, software development, and creative composition, they excel in conceptualizing, designing, and executing diverse board games, ranging from educational to commercially viable ones.

Website: https://oddstatuegames.com/

EduVita is an educational, cultural and intergenerational centre in the heart of Lecce, Southern Italy, founded in 2019. EduVita is a place of connection between past, present and future: they create learning opportunities to improve the quality of life of elderly and young people through intergenerational dialogue. NGO is active both locally and internationally, participating in Erasmus+ research and mobility programmes in the field of Adult Education. They focuses on pedagogical research, innovating teaching and learning processes, designing learning settings and developing new methodologies based on Adult Education and Intergenerational learning approaches.

Website: https://www.eduvita.it/