In Palermo, Italy, Associazione RUANA ran a dissemination workshop for youth interested in gaining better control over their money through digital tools. Building on the European training experience, the workshop focused on everyday financial decisions.
Smart Decisions Start Young Participants examined topics like spending habits, budgeting apps, and online security. They reflected on the importance of financial planning for students, workers, and future entrepreneurs. Workshop Goals- Make digital finance practical and personal for youth.
- Support budgeting and saving behavior.
- Prevent risky online financial behavior.
- Savings Jar Challenge – Youth created savings plans for short-term goals.
- App Walkthrough – Demonstrations of top-rated budgeting tools.
- Scam Scenarios – Interactive case studies about fake investment and fraud schemes.
"This made me realize I should treat my bank app like my house key – something to protect, not just use."Outputs and Legacy RUANA created a mini-guide in Italian titled "Finanza Digitale per Giovani" shared through their newsletter and community channels.