What was this event about?

In 2021, groups of older people from Canada, Jordan and Togo were involved in a project to ensure their voices were prominent from the start of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030). This project used the participatory video methodology to meaningfully engage with older people and their lived experience, perspectives and expertise to find solutions to problems that matter to them.

The project’s first stage resulted in three community-made films from each site, capturing lessons learned from the process. This event was an online screening of these three films, accompanied by reflections from the older people themselves as well as experts from across sectors.

What will you gain by watching the event's recording?

In the event recording, watch the films and hear reflections from older people and local partners involved in the process. You will gain insights into how older people think, feel and act towards age and ageing; and learn more about the barriers older people face in rural and urban settings.

What is the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing?

On 16 December 2020, the Member States of the United Nations (UN) proclaimed 2021-2030 as the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing. The Decade aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its call to leave no one behind, and is a global collaboration across sectors, regions, and disciplines to create a world where everyone can live long, healthy lives.

What is Participatory Video?

Participatory Video (PV) is a visual media tool that uses a set of techniques to explore issues and mobilize people to tell their stories and take collective action. This powerful and creative process puts older people at the centre of the Decade. It showcases one way to amplify the voices of diverse older people and strengthen their meaningful engagement in the Decade’s activities.

Where can I learn more?

For more information about the project, visit https://www.decadeofhealthyageing.org/find-knowledge/innovation/research-projects/detail/participatory-video-voice-project.

To watch all of the films produced by older people, visit this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiLJl6c2el5jHgBtpVkYKXsqSNRHfsolc

This event is organized by the World Health Organization with support from InsightShare. Photo credit: Marlene Bovenmars / InsightShare