The Platform
The Platform
2 September 2025
A society for all ages is one where older and younger generations live in harmony together. For this reason, HelpAge International promotes initiatives that bring together older and younger people to work on activities that encourage cross-generational bonding, and address issues affecting them and their community. This guide, produced in collaboration with Restless Development and partners, captures key principles and practical steps to inspire effective intergenerational action. The learning is drawn from initiatives where two or more generations have come together for mutual benefit and to promote greater communication, understanding, and respect. The guide gathers 10 case studies that offer learning about what it’s possible to achieve by bringing generations together for change. It looks at the wider experience of organisations that use an intergenerational approach in their work to address challenges common to different age groups. It also highlights gaps in knowledge and analysis that give rise to new questions.
The guide is for people who are using – or thinking of using – an intergenerational approach in their work to address ageing challenges and the issues facing older and/or younger people. It will be of interest to HelpAge country teams and network members, and other organisations that may value sharing of learning and experiences with the HelpAge network.
Combatting Ageism
Academia
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Older People's Association
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#AWorld4AllAges, global campaign to combat ageism, intergenerational action, cross-generational bonding
