There's still time to book our free Intergenerational Research Event next Tuesday (20th May). After an inspiring #GIW25, we're excited to explore the impact of intergenerational practice with top researchers from three UK universities. Book your free place now: befriending.co.uk/product/inte...

This week’s #HLINks is packed with sector-shaping updates:

🏡 @vivensa.bsky.social’s exciting announcement
🏘️ Global Intergenerational Week highlights #GIW25
✍️ New #HLINblog calling to truly listen to older people
🧠 Adult social care reform & more!

Read now👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3121

Age NI hosts roundtable discussion for Global Intergenerational Week | News | Age NI

Huge thanks to everyone who attended, it was a fantastic conversation about the role of intergenerational approaches in policy influencing.

#GIW25

Learn more: www.ageni.org/news/age-ni-hosts-roundtable-discussion-for-global-intergenerational-week/

Intergenerational Research Event - Befriending Networks These are not training events but an opportunity for peer learning and building connections with others in community work.

It's the final day of Global Intergenerational Week and we've loved seeing the incredible intergenerational practice happening across the world! Has #GIW25 inspired you to explore intergenerational work more? Check out our upcoming Intergenerational Research Event?
befriending.co.uk/product/inte...

An older man in a floral shirt and dark trousers stands in the street conversing with his son. His son is wearing a black tracksuit and is holding a pink football.

An older man and his daughter look into a shop window. They are both wearing coats and scarves as they tackle the weather accordingly.

An older woman and younger woman chat together while they work at a computer desk in an office. The younger woman has long hair and is wearing a sleeveless top and glasses while the older woman has short hair and wears glasses and a spotted shirt.

An older woman wearing a yellow tshirt makes toast with her granddaughter who is wearing a green tshirt. They are laughing in the kitchen as the cut the toast into star shaped slices.

Connections across generations are vital for creating a future free from ageism.

This #GlobalInternenerationalWeek be sure to check out all of the intergenerational photos we have available as a part of our free, age-positive image library.

Browse and download here: buff.ly/NrW5Gld

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Age NI hosts roundtable discussion for Global Intergenerational Week | News | Age NI

We look forward to sharing the principles that emerge around the themes of poverty, social care, education and work, and equality and rights.

Read more: www.ageni.org/news/age-ni-hosts-roundtable-discussion-for-global-intergenerational-week/

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Age NI logo in top left corner, photo of an older man smiling at a younger woman, graphic of a tree with blue roots and pink and orange leaves in bottom left corner. "Day 7: Let's improve intergenerational quality and sustainability" in white text on green

Communities that invest in intergenerational initiatives experience a 20% increase in community cohesion and a 15% decrease in crime rates.

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Looking for some ideas for your intergenerational event? From conversation cafes to baking to den-building, there are lots of activities you can try. Check out this resource from Generations Working Together to spark some inspiration!
generationsworkingtogether.org/downloads/67...
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This #GIW25 we're highlighting intergenerational workplaces. Connecting different generations reduces stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination towards people on the basis of age.

Kathy and May met as volunteers in our Coleraine shop, and look forward to the time they have together to catch up!

This fascinating webinar from the Tackling Loneliness Hub and Intergenerational England explores what an effective intergenerational approach to tackling loneliness looks like in practice and why it matters. A great watch for #GIW25!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx8E...

Age NI logo in top left corner, photo of an older woman and younger woman sitting at a desk smiling at each other. graphic of a colourful office building in bottom left corner, "Day 6: Let's develop intergenerational workplaces" in white text on orange in bottom right corner

NI's population is ageing, and so is its workforce, yet many businesses are not prepared to make the most of these social demographic changes.

Age NI supports organisations to create intergenerational workplaces that work. Learn about our age friendly training here: www.ageni.org/training

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 It's the final two days of Global #Intergenerational Week 2025

Help us mark it by joining us TODAY at 1pm (UK time) in an online workshop to hear the latest UK #family research from Mapineq, and explore how we can create conditions for starting and sustaining family life in the UK #GIW25 ⬇️⬇️

The project has enabled volunteers to have a better understanding of being nonjudgmental and being able to empathise with older people. And for the older adults an increase in self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth. #GIW25

Is it time we stopped generational framing? This week is Global Intergenerational Week, an awareness week encouraging everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships.

"Generally, it seems to me that the concept “intergenerational” has a number of implications, some of which are positive, but many are negative." Says Carole.

Read more in our blog: ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/it-tim...

#GIW25 #Ageing #Age #Intergenerational

Let's save the planet...together! Today and every day, our charity shops are helping people shop sustainably while supporting older people in their local communities.

Find your local shop: www.ageni.org/shops

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Connections across generations are vital for creating a future free from #ageism.

With #GIW25 ending in a few days, we wanted to share some joyful images from our multigenerational image library collection. Browse the collection and download for free: agewithoutlimits.org/image-library

New Resource: Top Tips for Intergenerational Work. Download at https://befriending.co.uk/giw25-infographic/

Got an idea for an intergenerational project but don't know where to start? Check out our new infographic that gives you a rundown of our top tips for running an intergenerational project! buff.ly/xhCao0p

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It’s #GlobalIntergenerationalWeek and today’s theme is ‘Let’s Celebrate Intergenerational Spaces and Communities’.

We’re sharing Chloe’s story, a young #SharedLives Carer supported by @psspeople.bsky.social who’s raising her daughter while supporting people from different generations. #GIW25

Case Studies Read our most recent intergenerational case studies from across Scotland.

Our members work in communities across the world to build friendships - simple interactions that change lives. Explore a fantastic example of intergenerational work in this case study about our member Befriending Caithness. Great work! generationsworkingtogether.org/case-studies...
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Let's create intergenerational spaces and communities.

Our communities are made richer by creating spaces for people to build intergenerational connections. Read our guest blog to find some fantastic ways our member
VASL is enriching their befriending service with intergenerational practice! befriending.co.uk/giw25-vasl/

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This #GIW25, we're celebrating intergenerational spaces and communities.

Customers at our charity shops come in for a bargain, and leave with a stronger sense of community. May, a volunteer in Coleraine, talks about how the shop is a space for people of all ages to have a chat and feel connected.

day 3: Let's challenge social isolation and loneliness

Befriending across generations helps strengthen our communities and tackle social isolation and loneliness. Explore our directory of members from across the world to find befriending services near you! befriending.co.uk/organisation...

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The National Mentoring Partnership reports that intergenerational mentoring programmes have shown a 55% increase in positive attitudes towards school among participating youth. Source: National Mentoring Partnership

Communities that invest in intergenerational initiatives experience a 20% increase in community cohesion and a 15% decrease in crime rates. Source: Generations United

Interventions for intergenerational contact are among the most effective for reducing ageism against older people. Source: World Health Organization, 2023

Intergenerational work such as befriending can have powerful outcomes that benefit everyone involved (and the wider community!) Learn more about the impact of intergenerational practice at our upcoming research event on Tuesday 20th May: befriending.co.uk/product/inte...

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In conversations | Age without limits Why are conversations important?Ageism is so ingrained in society that we barely notice it. Having a conversation about ageism can be first step to creating change and challenging negative ideas…

Find tips for having a conversation on our @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social website here: buff.ly/1v6Ogtq

#GIW25 #AgeWithoutLimits #Intergenerational #ChallengeAgeism

It's Day 3 of #GIW25 & today’s theme is: Let’s Challenge Social Isolation and Loneliness. Take a look at the fantastic events and activities lined up to celebrate and inspire action across the world, generationsworkingtogether.org/global-inter...

Check in and chat volunteer Age NI, with the support of the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, is offering a ‘Check in and chat’ telephone service for everyone who is over 60 in Northern Ireland, who may feel…

Age NI's Check in and Chat service matches a volunteer with a local older person for a weekly telephone call, forming friendships and combatting loneliness and isolation.

Learn more and become a volunteer today: www.ageni.org/checkinandchat

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Age NI logo in top left corner, photo of an older woman smiling and waving to camera with outline of a younger woman standing right in front of camera waving back. graphic of colourful outlines of people in bottom left corner, "Day 3: Let's challenge social isolation and loneliness" in white text on blue in bottom right corner

Older adults who participate in intergenerational programmes experience a 20% reduction in loneliness. Intergenerational relationships are vital for our older population and must be prioritised, at a time of drastic demographic change.

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Supporting people across the lifespan How can we work in partnership across service areas and sectors to provide support for people across the lifespan? Explore resources for Global Intergenerational Week.

A series of new videos sharing collaborative working across the lifespan in the health and social care sectors in different contexts highlighting the importance of co-production and collaboration from Research in Practice #GIW25
www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/news-vie...