A Transformative Initiative for Adult Educators & Single Moms

The 5Star Single Moms Project is a European Union-funded Erasmus+ initiative designed to equip adult educators with innovative cognitive and technological tools to better support single mothers.

Divorce and single parenthood bring significant psychological, social, and economic challenges. Research shows that single moms experience higher levels of anxiety, depression, and social isolation compared to married mothers. Despite these challenges, most adult education programs lack specialized methodologies to effectively support single mothers.

This project bridges that gap by introducing modern, research-backed approaches in education, psychology, and technology.


Socio-Cultural (Technological) and Psychological (Cognitive) Based Approaches for Single Moms

Project number:

2023-1-TR01-KA210-ADU-000156425

Objectives & Mission

πŸ“Œ General Objective:

To enhance the competencies of adult educators by providing them with psychological (cognitive) and social (technological) methodologies to support single mothers effectively.

πŸ“Œ Specific Objectives:

πŸ”Ή Educating adult educators about current research on major life stressors (divorce).

πŸ”Ή Providing guidance on how to support single moms through social and psychological strategies.

πŸ”Ή Developing innovative educational tools, including online classes, therapy sessions, and multi-sensory learning.

πŸ”Ή Implementing gamification and digital strategies to promote engagement and emotional well-being.

πŸ”Ή Creating a blended therapy module, combining cognitive and technological approaches for single moms.


Through these objectives, the project transforms adult education, making it more responsive to the unique needs of single mothers.


Why Is This Project Important?

πŸ’‘ Single moms face multiple challenges:

β€’ Financial instability & job insecurity

β€’ Social isolation & lack of emotional support

β€’ Limited access to quality education & training

β€’ Increased psychological distress (anxiety, depression, low self-esteem)


πŸ’‘ Adult educators lack modern methodologies to assist single moms effectively.

β€’ Many educators do not have the necessary training in social and psychological support.

β€’ There is a lack of structured resources and tools tailored for single moms.

β€’ Digital transformation in education is underutilized, leading to missed opportunities for engagement.


βœ… The 5Star Single Moms Project provides a solution!

Target Group & Beneficiaries

Adult educators working in institutions that provide social and psychological support to adults.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Primary Target Group:
πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦ Indirect Beneficiaries:

Single moms, who will receive better guidance, education, and psychological support.

β€’ Communities and social institutions, benefiting from improved social inclusion and empowerment programs.

The project prioritizes educators who work with socio-economically disadvantaged communities and geographically isolated areas, where single mothers often face additional barriers.

How Does the Project Work?

The project is structured into five key activities:

πŸ”Ή SIRIUS (Greece) – Project management & framework development

πŸ”Ή CANOPUS (Virtual) – Research & awareness guide for adult educators

πŸ”Ή RIGIL KENTAURUS (Germany) – Gamification & digital strategies for single moms

πŸ”Ή ARCTURUS (Virtual) – Online psychological & social well-being activities

πŸ”Ή VEGA (Slovakia) – Evaluation, impact assessment, and future strategies


Each activity is designed to build knowledge, develop methodologies, and create practical solutions for single moms and the educators who support them.

Project Priorities & Innovation

🌍 Erasmus+ Priorities Addressed:

βœ… Improving adult educators’ competencies

βœ… Enhancing high-quality, flexible learning for adults

βœ… Promoting digital transformation & resilience

Innovative Aspects of the Project:

πŸš€ Gamification & digital education – Making learning more engaging

πŸš€ Multi-sensory learning – Addressing different learning styles

πŸš€ Psychological & social integration – Focusing on emotional well-being


A Collaborative European Partnership

This project is powered by four international partners, each bringing unique expertise:

🌍 Turkey (Coordinator): Akyurt District Directorate of National Education

🌍 Greece: Anaptyxiako Kentro Thessalias

🌍 Germany: IYEP International Youth and Education Platform

🌍 Slovakia: myJUMP.sk

Together, we aim to transform adult education, ensuring that single moms receive the support they deserve through trained and well-equipped educators.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

By empowering educators, we empower single moms. This project is about change, inclusion, and resilience.

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