Digital literacy for older persons in Asia and the Pacific
The ESCAP Digital Literacy Toolkit is designed to support older persons and first-time users in Asia and the Pacific in building essential digital skills for everyday life. Developed by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), this toolkit includes a five-episode video series with 21 short sub-episodes, a Learner Guide and a Trainer Guide. Each video episode is available with subtitles in multiple languages. All videos feature International Sign Language integration to ensure no one is left behind.
Select an episode below to begin your digital learning journey!
Episodes
Episode 1:
Getting Started with Your Smartphone and the Internet
5 videos
Episode 2:
Social Media and Communication Skills
6 videos
Episode 3:
Information Skills – Searching Smart on the Internet
3 videos
Episode 4:
Safety and Privacy Skills
4 videos
Episode 5:
Online Services and Secure Transactions
3 videos
Episode 3:
Information Skills – Searching Smart on the Internet
5 videos
Guides
Accompanying learner and trainer guides are available for download in multiple languages.
Learner Guide: Digital Skills for Everyday Life
1 January 2026
A step-by-step companion for older learners, covering all five episodes with practice exercises, tips and reflection activities. Available in multiple languages.
Facilitating Digital Skills for All Ages: A Trainer Guide
12 March 2026
A comprehensive resource for trainers, facilitators and community workers delivering digital literacy training for older persons.
Blogs and Op-eds
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Strengthening social health protection for health coverage for all ages
Adding Life to Years – Demographic Change in Asia and the Pacific
Latest News
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