Global Intergenerational Week is an annual campaign celebrating all things intergenerational, led by Generations Working Together in Scotland.
The campaign inspires individuals, groups, organizations, and local/national governments to fully embrace intergenerational practice, connecting people of different generations in intentional, mutually beneficial activities.
Generations United is thrilled to partner with The Eisner Foundation as the U.S. leaders for this campaign.
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Register Your Event
Hosting an intergenerational event is an exciting opportunity for you to get involved during Global Intergenerational Week. This can be any intergenerational event that you host during the week, even if it’s one that you already run regularly! Register your event.
Promotional Toolkit
Check out our promotional toolkit for a collection of ready-to-use materials to help you easily share and promote Global Intergenerational Week.
Events
Eisner Prize Fellows Showcase and Info Session
Monday, April 27, 12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT
The Eisner Prize Fellowship incubates new leaders and ideas bringing people of all ages together. This session will showcase the impressive intergenerational projects of the 2025/26 cohort as their Fellowship comes to a close, followed by a short info session for prospective applicants for the 2026/27 cycle. Register.
Together We Can Create Spaces of Connection Across Generations to Advance the SDGs
Monday, April 27, 6:00 AM ET/3:00 AM PT
TogetherForSDGs is an intergenerational ImPACT Hub that grew from the UN Civil Society Conference in 2024 in Nairobi. The work that youth are leading around the world remind us that something powerful happens when generations come together to listen, learn, and create alongside one another.
The TogetherForSDGs team is hosting a global online dialogue that will explore how communities around the world are designing intergenerational spaces that strengthen connection, expand participation, and support meaningful action toward the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Register.
Funding Intergenerational Programs: Strategies for Sustainability
Tuesday, April 28, 1:00 – 2:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
Join Generations United on Tuesday, April 28, from 1:00-2:00 PM ET for “Funding Intergenerational Programs: Strategies for Sustainability.” This practical, 60-minute webinar will explore how intergenerational programs are building and sustaining funding over time. Hear directly from program leaders using a range of approaches—from philanthropy and public funding to partnerships and earned revenue—and learn how these strategies can be applied in your own community. Participants will also be introduced to Generations United’s Funding & Sustainability resource hub, designed to support ongoing funding efforts and next steps. Attendance is free, but all participants must register in advance. The webinar will be recorded, and a link to the recording will be shared with everyone who registers. Register.
North America Kick Off – February 4th
North America’s country leads—Generations United and The Eisner Foundation from the United States, CórimAZ from Mexico, and Volunteer Canada from Canada—launched #GIW26 on February 4, 2026. Watch the recording for an overview of the week and the many ways individuals and organizations can participate. Download the slides.
Global Intergenerational Week 2025 Impact Report
In just five years, Global Intergenerational Week has grown from a small but ambitious idea into a truly global movement. In 2025, 17 countries across the world came together to celebrate, learn, and connect across generations. The GIW25 Impact Report captures the highlights, stories, and partnerships that made it all possible. Read the GIW25 Impact Report here.
This is an incredible opportunity to come together as a global community celebrating intergenerational connections. We hope you will join us!