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Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection

Organizations & Networks

16 July 2021 / Network

Description

The Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection (GILC) is comprised of representatives of national organizations committed to addressing the pressing global issues of loneliness and social isolation and to support the dissemination of system-wide, national approaches to building social connection.

Objectives

GILC focuses on: 1) raising global awareness through thought leadership and research dissemination, 2) encouraging global knowledge sharing to improve impact and reach, and 3) supporting national, systemic frameworks and strategies to end social isolation and loneliness and to promote connection.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Integrated Care

Long-term Care

Geographic Scope

Global

Sector

Civil Society Organization

Health Care

Private Sector

Social Care

Other Information

social isolation, loneliness, social connection, connection, healthy aging

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