Financial literacy for children - accessible and funny
Details of the organization
Name *
Lyuben Karavelov Regional Library
Country *
Bulgaria
Website (URL)
http://www.libruse.bg
Type *
Others
Information about the project
Project title *
Financial literacy for children - accessible and funny
Title acronym
FLC
Description *
The project aim is to acquire basic financial literacy and to build practical skills for managing personal finances through the use of modern information and communication technologies, mobile apps for children and young people up to 24 years of age. Within the project implementation 233 participants acquired basic knowledge of financial literacy. In the period 2015-2017, the project evolved and replicated: 12 additional trainings with over 100 trained children and young people were organized. For children up to 14 years of age there are 3 ateliers: available: „Mama's and Dad's money“, „Time of money“ and „Money and how to use them“, in which, the participants are introduced to the four main pillars of finance - saving, spending, donating and investing. The participants use mobile apps for family budgeting, demo-versions of online banking, and more. Smart device trainings raised the interest and stimulated the involvement of all participants.
Project website
http://zabavnifinansi.libruse.bg/
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Bulgaria
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/01/2014
to
01/01/2018
Partners
Unicredit Bulbank, branch of Ruse, Bistra and Galina Foundation - Ruse, Networx company and internet provider, based in Ruse, First private school Leonardo Da Vinci, Ruse, Insurance company NN, media partner - RuseInfo.Net and over 30 public libraries in Bulgaria.
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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Capacity building
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Project type *
Project