{"id":8648,"date":"2025-08-18T13:25:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/digilift-for-vulnerable-brussels-residents\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:50:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:50:51","slug":"digilift-for-vulnerable-brussels-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/en\/digilift-for-vulnerable-brussels-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"ERDF A digital lift for Brussels&#8217; most vulnerable residents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:6vw;padding-right:0vw;padding-bottom:6vw;padding-left:0vw\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6407d571 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-link-color has-custom-rose-maks-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);\">Maks vzw Projects<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-green-maks-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3fd596032c969d73b8394b3930980b7\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.743em, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 2.285), 3em);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Digilift for Vulnerable Brussels Residents<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1393db22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The project <strong>\u2018An elevator for Brussels&#8217; most vulnerable residents\u2019<\/strong> aims to reduce the digital divide in Brussels. <br>It is a six-year initiative, running from 2024 to 2029, made possible thanks to funding from the <strong>European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main objective is to <strong>promote digital inclusion<\/strong> by disseminating methodologies and p<strong>romoting public computer centres (PCCs)<\/strong> as places where people with limited digital skills can get help, as well as by training the staff and volunteers who work in these centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the project is the CABAN network, a collaboration between Brussels-based actors<br>involved in digital inclusion, including numerous Brussels public digital spaces, as well as a series<br>of organisations working in various ways in the field of digital support for citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partners in this project are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CABAN \u2013 Collectif des Acteurs Bruxellois de l\u2019Accessibilit\u00e9 Num\u00e9rique \u2013 www.caban.be<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FOBAGRA \u2013 Auberges num\u00e9riques &#8211; www.fobagra.net<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARC Cultures Bruxelles \u2013 and the &#8220;Public IT specialists&#8221; (Informaticiens Publics) \u2013 www.arc-culture-bruxelles.be<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maks vzw &#8211; Media Actie Kuregem-Stad &#8211; www.maksvzw.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/efro.brussels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BI-FEDER_BANNER-PRINT_CARRE_NLFR_CMYK-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BI-FEDER_BANNER-PRINT_CARRE_NLFR_CMYK-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BI-FEDER_BANNER-PRINT_CARRE_NLFR_CMYK-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BI-FEDER_BANNER-PRINT_CARRE_NLFR_CMYK-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BI-FEDER_BANNER-PRINT_CARRE_NLFR_CMYK-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BI-FEDER_BANNER-PRINT_CARRE_NLFR_CMYK.png 1477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Together, we are working towards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>strengthen and promote the <strong>CABAN network<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>organise <strong>awareness-raising activities<\/strong> and events in public spaces to help the most vulnerable residents of Brussels find their way to Digital Public Spaces (PCCs).<br>Digital Public Spaces (PCCs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>we also promote the network of <strong>\u2018public IT specialists\u2019<\/strong> to facilitate complex online administrative procedures for citizens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>targeted training and individual coaching<\/strong> are available for staff and volunteers who support people in digital public spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mediators\/facilitators <strong>share their knowledge and experiences<\/strong> within the CABAN network to strengthen their skills as digital assistants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>creating innovative learning methods<\/strong> and toolkits tailored to the Brussels public, to keep pace with rapid technological and digital developments (AI, online safety, digital wellbeing, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate ambition of the Digilift project is to make the most vulnerable residents of Brussels truly digitally <strong>independent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This specifically concerns people with reading and writing difficulties, senior citizens, new arrivals, job seekers and even ex-prisoners.<br>Many of them struggle with everyday digital tasks such as making appointments online, enrolling their children in school or contacting the authorities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>We are aware of the fear and mistrust that some people may feel towards technology.<br>For this reason, we suggest an accessible approach, where our experienced guides, often from similar backgrounds, <br>demonstrate patience and understanding. <br>They speak the language of our audiences, both literally and figuratively.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>personalised support, group training and peer learning<\/strong> enable us to help people develop <br>their digital skills gradually and solve specific digital-related problems.<br>The aim is not only to impart knowledge, but also to build self-confidence and encourage <strong>digital autonomy<\/strong>.<br>Digilift plays a key role in improving inclusion and solidarity in Brussels.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caban.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Logo_Caban.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8630\" style=\"width:235px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Logo_Caban.png 594w, https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Logo_Caban-280x236.png 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fobagra.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/maksvzw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/logo_fobagra.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8633\" style=\"width:235px\" 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