Cultural Diversity Award

• Erudis (Czech Republic)
CH@VE internet clubs support socially and culturally disadvantaged school children using games and leisure activities to encourage the children’s e-skills. The project also works with local teachers, raising their awareness of how ICT can support the learning process through interactive and online methodologies.

• Focus-5.tv (Switzerland)
Focus-5.tv provides online video content for hearing impaired people in German speaking Switzerland. The site makes it easier to create and access journalistic sign language videos reducing the linguistic and technological barriers faced by users.

• ITpreneurs (Netherlands)
ITpreneurs develops innovative technology solutions for cultural and social issues. "Nederlands aan het Werk" prepares immigrants for work, learning and family life in Dutch society.

• Municipality of the Hague Public Library (Netherlands)
Community Media Centres have been established where citizens can produce their own media content, sharing it with the local residents and neighbourhood. Video and audio material can all be developed with support from qualified professionals.