Actively connecting generations in Trakai and Gižycko: fostering integration and joint sports and cultural activities for children, youth, adults, and seniors across borders

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Lithuania-Poland

Date of latest update: 2025-02-03

Description

Description (EN):

ActConnect project aims to promote sustainable social tourism initiatives in the cross-border region between Trakai and Giżycko to address common territorial challenges such as an aging population, seasonal tourism, lack of intergenerational cooperation, and dependence on natural resources. Social tourism has been identified as a tool to address social exclusion, poverty, and unemployment by the European Commission. The project will leverage cross-border cooperation to develop innovative solutions for sustainable social tourism, stimulate local economies, and enhance the social integration of disadvantaged groups. The partnership includes two partners, lead partner Trakai District Municipality Administration and project partner Rural Municipality of Gižycko, who will work towards promoting social tourism in the cross-border. Social tourism is a valuable tool for promoting equal access to leisure and tourism opportunities, which can contribute to a more inclusive and cohesive society.

Actual Achievements (EN):

Work package 1 Activity 1.1.Installation of a walking path on the shores of Galvė and Luka lakes in Trakai was purchased. Activity 1.2. Construction of a village hall building in Gajewo Deliverables 1.2 D.1.2.1 Village hall building in Gajewo constructed Start period 1, A tender was conducted for the selection of a contractor for the task. The Rural Municipality of Giżycko on 18.06.2024 signed contract No. RRG.271.05.2024 for the construction of a rural community center building with equipment in Gajewo at Cyprysowa Street on plot No. 212/17 with the contractor: Spółdzielnią Wielobranżową "NIEGOCIN" Mazurska 3 Street, 11-500 Giżycko, NIP 8450000984 for the amount of PLN 1,798,000.00 PLN. Within the framework of this contract, the necessary equipment of the building will also be made, that is: furniture: desk- 2, office chair- 2, tables- 10, chairs-60, custom furniture- 1 set (kitchen furniture and closet), lockable cabinets- 3, shelves- 3; other equipment: dishwasher- 1, refrigerator- 1, induction hob- 1, oven- 1, microwave- 1; other equipment for bathroom: mirrors- 2. Construction work began on schedule. As part of the task, the contractor excavated the building, and replaced the soil in necessary places. Footings and footings were made, along with damp proofing and a water supply connection. The Rural Municipality of Giżycko also signed an agreement No. RRG.271.11.2024 on 24.06.2024 with Entrepreneur Slawomir Dwojanowski running the company DWOBUD ul. Zarzeczna 155, 97-200 Tomaszow Mazowiecki (NIP 7261274220) to act as a supervisory inspector for the amount of PLN 20,910 PLN. Project management - in order to properly implement the project, by Order No. 84.2024 of the Head of Giżycko Municipality dated July 5, 2024, a project team was established for the implementation of the project entitled " Active linking of generations", consisting of employees of the Giżycko Municipality Office. This team for the smooth and timely implementation of the project is in contact with LP1 by phone and email. Work package 2 Information and promotional activities - PP2 posted information about the launch of the project on its FACEBOOK social profile https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Rvh1csQkEkhDVHmb/oraz on its website www.ugg.pl (https://ugg.pl/cms/30860/aktywne-laczenie-pokolen-w-trokach-i-gizycku-wspieranie-integrac) The billboard was installed on the building of the village community center in Gajewo. Preparation partners` meeting was organised.

Project outputs: Enhanced and accessible social tourism infrastructure for local communities(EN)
Joint social tourism model in the districts of Trakai and Gyžicko prepared(EN)
Network for social tourism promotion in cross-border region established(EN)

Thematic information

Tourism

Priority: (VI-A_Lt-Pl_2) Promoting physical, emotional and cultural wellbeing

Priority specific objective: RSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights

Type of intervention: 165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism services

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: Trakų rajono savivaldybės administracija

Partner’s ID if not PIC: Reg. No. 181626536

Address: Vytauto g., LT-21106 Trakai, Lithuania

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.trakai.lt

Total budget: EUR 483 278.14

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 386 622.51

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 96 655.63

Contractors:

Name: UAB „Altitudė ranga“
VAT registration or tax identification number: 305024467

Gmina Giżycko

Name: Gmina Giżycko

Partner’s ID if not PIC: Reg. No. 8451981949

Address: Ul. Mickiewicza, 11-500 Gizycko, Poland

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://ugg.pl/

Total budget: EUR 498 062.97

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 398 450.37

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 99 612.60

Contractors:

Name: Spółdzielnia Wielob. NIEGOCIN
VAT registration or tax identification number: 8450000984
Name: Sławomir Dwojakowski DWOBUD
VAT registration or tax identification number: 7261274220

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Summary

Project name (EN): Actively connecting generations in Trakai and Gižycko: fostering integration and joint sports and cultural activities for children, youth, adults, and seniors across borders

Project acronym: ActConnect

Project ID: LTPL00210

Project start date: 2024-02-01

Project end date: 2026-01-31

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Wellness tourism revealing the natural and cultural heritage of Trakai and Gižycko regions (Interreg V-A Lithuania-Poland), project partners - TRSA and GIŽYCKO (EN) | Experience in preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency through conservation, protection, promotion, and development of natural and cultural heritage, aimed at wellness tourism. (EN), Supporting tourism and culture in the Trakai and Giżycko region (Interreg V-A Lithuania-Poland) , project partners - TRSA and GIŽYCKO (EN) | Knowledge and expertise in supporting the development of tourism to increase the attractiveness of the project area. (EN), Cultural and natural heritage preservation and adaptation in Trakai and Gizycko districts (Interreg V-A Lithuania-Poland), project partners - TRSA and GIŽYCKO (EN) | Experience in stimulating the growth of tourism by contributing to the attractiveness of the project area. (EN), Other both partner's initiatives related to sustainable tourism development, environmental protection, or resource efficiency (EN) | TRSA and GIŽYCKO have extensive experience in promoting sustainable tourism development, social inclusion, environmental protection and resource efficiency through their involvement in various EU co-financed projects. To the current project partners will bring this expertise, applying best practices and knowledge gained from their past initiatives. They will work together to identify areas where sustainable tourism development, social inclusiveness and environmental protection can be further enhanced, and develop strategies to ensure that the project is implemented and objectives of the project will be reached. Additionally, TRSA and GIŽYCKO will leverage their relationships with other relevant organizations and networks to access new resources and knowledge related to sustainable tourism development and connecting generations across borders, which will enhance the success of the project. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 981 341.11

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 785 072.88

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 785 072.88. Co-financing rate, 80.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Walking path on the shores of Galvė and Luka lakes in Trakai installed
Village hall building in Gajewo constructed
Specialists gained and shared good practices during experience exchange visits
Research on social tourism initiatives, good practice and
society's needs done
Joint social tourism model in the districts of Trakai and
Gyžicko prepared
Specialists of tourism & social services improved their knowledge on social tourism
Intergenerational slow cultural festival-camp in Trakai organised
Workshop "Connecting generations" in Gižycko organised
Health workshops in Trakai organized
Intergenerational camp combined with the opening of the facility organized
International mother and children camp in Trakai organized
International mother and children camp in Gižycko organized
Social tourism catalog created
Local press releases
Social tourism map created
Social media campaign interactions
Promotional materials

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyBalticSeaRegion Project will contribute to EUBSR strategy policy areas (PA): PA Health, PA Culture, PA Tourism.
1. PA Health. Project aims at improving health and social conditions, intergenerational dialogue in cross-border area by promoting active and healthy aging of the communities and tourism as well. This holistic approach will increase prosperity in the region.
2. PA Culture. PA Culture focuses on preservation and presentation the Baltic Sea region cultural heritage and strengthening the cultural identity of the region, as well as developing an efficient framework for Baltic Sea region cultural cooperation. Project activities include actions to promote community-led management of natural and cultural heritage and related natural and cultural tourism in cross-border region.
3. PA Tourism. PA Tourism actions include facilitating networking and clustering of tourism stakeholders, strengthening their tourism-related project initatives and activities. PA Tourism also aims to mobilise the full potential for sustainable tourism in the Baltic Sea region by facilitating coordination with stakeholders through joint actions, workshops and communication. Project ActConnect will implement actions that contributes to PA Tourism.
Other Strategy project "Lithuania 2050". State's vision for the future, provided in the document: "A prosperous Lithuania: a state where people want to live and create. A state they want to protect." In order to reach this vision, a lot of strategic goals and initiatives are planned, including creating conditions for the strengthening of community ties and the development of cultural activities.
Project aimed at sustainable development of culture and nature in cross-border region through the sustainable social tourism initiatives and strengthening of intergenerational cooperation will contribute reaching the long-term vision.
Other National strategy Lithuania 2030, priorities smart economy and smart communities. These priorities to foster economic, social and cultural integrity applies to the goal of the project as infrastructure in Trakai will be developed to enhance the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, with a great focus on social inclusion.
Other Trakai Strategic priorities for 2016-2025: 2. creating smart and socially equipped community, goal 2.2. To increase the cultural and sports activity of the population, objectives 2.3.1 To increase the quality and accessibility of the cultural environment and cultural services, 2.3.2 To adapt the cultural heritage to the needs of society and tourism.
Other Tourism Development Programme (objective of development and modernisation of space for the development of tourism and tourist infrastructure, while maintaining the principles of sustainability) as the project aims to develop areas for socially inclusive tourism infrastructure in Gižycko region.
Other Strategy for Development of Tourism in Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship until 2025. Development objective Development of regional tourist products
Objective Image strengthening of the tourist offer of the region related to culture and arts, including artistic education - Active cultural and social centres (p. 60)
Priority 4 - Attractive space and architecture
Development objective Attaching great importance to the quality of emerging architecture and public spaces - Influencing the creation of new, high-quality, tourist-attractive public spaces - Creating public spaces in synergy - culture - tourism - quality of life of inhabitants - p. 75.
Strategy of social and economic development of Warminsko-Mazurskie voivodeship until 2025
7.2 Strategic goal 2 Increase of social activity
7.2.2 Increase in the availability and quality of public services - p. 51.
The following lines of action are envisaged under the operational objective:
D. Cultural institutions and non-governmental organisations. This line of action is related to social activation, but also to an increase in the quality and diversity of the cultural offer of the region, primarily for its inhabitants.
E. Infrastructure. This line of action should include all infrastructural investments resulting from the needs of this objective (e.g. infrastructure conducive to the activation of groups at risk of social exclusion, infrastructure that is friendly and takes into account the needs of the elderly; cultural infrastructure.
7.3 Strategic objective 3: Increasing the number and quality of network links
7.3.2. Intensify inter-regional cooperation
Cooperation with partner regions to build sustainable economic links and increase demand for the region's tourist and cultural offer - p.54

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 077 - Number of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
RCR 077 - Visitors of cultural and tourism sites supported, Measurement unit:

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSBSR

EUSBSR Priority (Policy) area / Horizontal action:

EUSBSR Degree of compliance:

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Lithuania-Poland

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2025-02-03

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53 / 53 (100%)

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123 / 123 (100%)

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