Describe the results achieved by your project How do you measure (parameters) these. (max. 2000 characters):
To report of quantitative and qualitative indicators we have been developed and conducted 7 surveys (2 incoming and 2 outgoing for children; 1 for parents and 1 incoming and outgoing for youth). The data from daily Library statistic is used. The visits to the site and social media are reported.
To establish on-going satisfaction we conduct informal conversations with participants and indirect beneficiaries (parents, friends, visitors). Before the training start most said that they use mobile devices only for communication (telephone and Facebook). At the end participants demonstrate increased awareness of basic financial concepts and practical skills in mobile applications use. The acquired knowledge is a prerequisite for building financially responsible future users.
As a result of the activities:
- 233 children and youth have established habits for responsible attitude to personal finance and skills to manage them with the help of modern technology. Those, who passed classes in the ateliers know and use today's mobile applications for private and family budget, use online products and services (online banking, etc.);
- in Public Library was permanently introduced an innovative to Bulgaria service for children and youth-training in initial financial literacy by means of modern technology. The experience is handed over to colleagues from other settlements;
- the confidence to the library is increased as constantly growing organization establishment complying with public needs. New partner organizations are attracted (schools of the region, an insurance company, and sewing company);
- The project was presented at the international, national and regional meetings, including Conference of the Financial Supervision Commission and the World Bank. The participation in forums attract the college attention to problems whose solution are target the project activities
How many users interact with your project monthly and what are the preferred forms of interaction? (max. 500 characters):
Total 233 children and youth - 20 per month. Children under 14 prefer group activities in workshops and youth – to play "Cash flows". By the parents request training for them in managing personal finances was conducted. There is an interest in extending the topics.
Volunteers: participate with expertise in training, advertising campaign.
Librarians: the project is aware of more than 900 participants in conferences and meetings (over 70 per month). Used presentations – for 10 months were seen 600 times (60 per month).