20 workshops, 2 countries, 300 older adults - ODYSSEY goes into the field

Why workshops matter

Many older adults learn best in a small group, with repetition, conversation and the possibility to ask the same question twice. That is why ODYSSEY includes 20 face-to-face workshops in addition to the website and videos.

The workshops are designed for local settings: senior clubs, cultural centres, libraries and community rooms. The idea is to bring safety education to places people already trust.

What happens during a session

A workshop lasts up to 90 minutes, with breaks and a calm pace. Participants work through real examples: suspicious texts, fake calls, emotional manipulation and safe reactions. Printed checklists remain with them after the meeting.

We keep groups small so the session feels supportive, not overwhelming. The goal is confidence, not pressure.

Poland and Hungary, one shared structure

Ten sessions take place in Poland and ten in Hungary. The teaching structure is shared, but examples are adapted to local realities: institutions, scam patterns, banking habits and support channels.

This local fit is essential. Fraud prevention only works when the examples sound like real life, not like a generic imported script.

What comes next

The workshops will feed directly back into the platform. Questions from participants, misunderstood steps and recurring fears help us refine the course, the videos and the printed materials.

That loop between research, field work and online content is one of the strongest parts of the project.