Would you like to shape your local community by becoming a Local Community Trainer?

RURACTIVE aims to empower rural communities to act for societal change by making available knowledge regarding the development and implementation of place-based community-led solutions that integrate different forms of innovation.

This is done in its 12 European Dynamos addressing six RURACTIVE Rural Development Drivers (RDDs). Among some of the key challenges in rural communities, RURACTIVE particularly focuses on the digital divide – the gap between individuals and communities that have access to digital technologies and those that do not – but also community empowerment and knowledge transfer, all of which are essential for facilitating the process of implementing innovative solutions.

In rural areas, the digital divide is particularly pronounced, as many communities face limited access to digital infrastructure, tools and competences. This gap often leaves rural populations, especially older adults, women and youth, at a disadvantage in accessing essential services, educational opportunities and economic activities.

RURACTIVE aims to close the gap between rural and urban populations by improving digital skills and capabilities across all community members.

This shall be achieved through tailored training in essential digital and technological areas and facilitating competence development in information and data literacy, digital communication and collaboration, digital content creation, digital safety as well as digital technologies for rapid prototyping and problem-solving.

The Local Community Trainer

In order to facilitate this transition together with the local rural communities in the different Dynamos, Local Community Trainers will take on a key role. They will guide the community members through understanding their learning needs and gaps and the required training initiatives.

If you would like to become a Local Community Trainer and support the local community, then please express you interest here.