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. Ready to share your passion about everything intergenerational? We invite you to sign up as a supporter and we will send you updates on Global Intergenerational Week.
Check out the recording and view the slides from the U.S. kickoff information session on February 15.
Ready to share your passion for everything intergenerational? Here are a few ways you can participate:
Attend a Global Intergenerational Week Event!
April 24: Intergenerational Solutions to Combatting Ageism Across the Lifespan – 11-12 pm PT/2-3 pm ET
Join Generations United for the webinar Intergenerational Solutions to Combatting Ageism Across the Lifespan. Ageism is detrimental to our health and well-being and costs billions. Intergenerational initiatives that promote engagement and intentionally focus on developing authentic relationships between people of different ages offer great promise for addressing ageism. People of all ages report feelings of happiness, belonging, purpose, and well-being after participating in intergenerational activities. During this webinar, we will learn more about the World Health Organization’s Global Campaign to Combat Ageism and their guide Connecting Generations: Planning and Implementing Interventions for Intergenerational Contact and hear from a panel of experts sharing how intergenerational initiatives are working to combat ageism. Register here.
April 29: Eisner Prize Fellows Showcase and Info Session – 10-11 am PT/1-2 pm ET
The Eisner Prize Fellowship was launched in 2023 as the next step in the evolution of the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence. After a decade of success celebrating leaders in the field of intergenerational connection, the Eisner Prize Fellowship seeks to incubate new ideas and innovations bringing people of all ages together. In June 2023, The Eisner Foundation announced the first five Eisner Prize Fellows in its inaugural cohort. This session will showcase their impressive intergenerational projects as their Fellowship comes to a close, followed by a short info session as the application reopens for the 2024-25 cycle. Register here.
More exciting events are happening across the U.S. and all over the world! Check out everything going on in the U.S. below, and around the world here.
Host a Mix & Mingle event during Global Intergenerational Week!
Organizations all over the world will be hosting in-person and virtual events showcasing intergenerational programs and connections. A Mix and Mingle can be any project you host during the week, that actively brings together people of different generations – even if it’s an event you host regularly. Fill out this form to share your plans so we can keep track of events and help to publicize them.
Share your intergenerational stories, connections, and activities on social media!
Need some inspiration? Check out our promotional toolkit with graphics and sample language. Be sure to tag your post with #GIW24!
Global Intergenerational Week 2024 – US Events
Public Webinars:
April 24: Grant-makers Symposium – 4pm-5:30pm GMT
This event provides charitable funders, in Scotland, the UK and the rest of the world, with a picture of where funding intergenerational work is, worldwide, and the reasons grant-makers elsewhere fund this approach and continue to fund it. Join us to hear from our funding colleagues in America on why they fund intergenerational work. Read the full brief and book your place here.
April 24: Intergenerational Solutions to Combatting Ageism Across the Lifespan – 11-12pm PT/2-3pm ET
Join Generations United for Intergenerational Solutions to Combatting Ageism Across the Lifespan. Ageism is detrimental to our health and well-being and costs billions. Intergenerational initiatives that promote engagement and intentionally focus on developing authentic relationships between people of different ages offer great promise for addressing ageism. People of all ages report feelings of happiness, belonging, purpose, and well-being after participating in intergenerational activities. During this webinar, we will learn more about the World Health Organization’s Global Campaign to Combat Ageism and their guide Connecting Generations: Planning and Implementing Interventions for Intergenerational Contact and hear from a panel of experts sharing how intergenerational initiatives are working to combat ageism. Register here.
April 29: Eisner Prize Fellows Showcase and Info Session – 10-11am PT/1-2pm ET
The Eisner Prize Fellowship was launched in 2023 as the next step in the evolution of the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence. After a decade of success celebrating leaders in the field of intergenerational connection, the Eisner Prize Fellowship seeks to incubate new ideas and innovations bringing people of all ages together. In June 2023, The Eisner Foundation announced the first five Eisner Prize Fellows in its inaugural cohort. This session will showcase their impressive intergenerational projects as their Fellowship comes to a close, followed by a short info session as the application reopens for the 2024-25 cycle. Register here.
Local Events:
Day 1 – Wednesday, 04/24: Let’s Raise Intergenerational Awareness:
Garden Day at ONEgeneration: Together the older adults and preschoolers of our daycare center will “Grow Intergenerational Awareness” as they plant flowers that will blossom and grow symbolic of the Intergenerational relationships that are grown at ONEgeneration every day.
LBFE Boston is hosting an in-person Mix & Mingle at the Fenway Community Center from 4:00-5:30 pm ET in Boston to celebrate Global Intergenerational Week! Bring a friend, get to know your neighbors of all ages & enjoy some light refreshments. 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215 (entrance on Jersey St). There is no cost to attend. Paid parking is nearby. Register here.
Day 2 – Thursday, 04/25: Let’s Build Intergenerational Partnerships:
Baking Day at ONEgeneration: We will partner with one of our preschool families who will lead a cupcake decorating class. The older adults and preschoolers will partner together to decorate the cupcakes.
Day 3 – Friday, 04/26: Let’s Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation:
Sages & Seekers Day at ONEgeneration: Local high school students and active older adults will gather in an activity designed to develop empathy and connections through the power of conversation.
Day 4 – Saturday 04/27: Let’s Celebrate Intergenerational Spaces and Communities:
Aquarium Day at ONEgeneration: During the week, the older adults and preschoolers will participate in a classroom activity which will learn about sea animals such as sea urchins and starfishes amongst others.
Day 5 – Sunday, 04/28: Let’s Break Down Age Barriers:
Puppet Show Day at ONEgeneration: During the week, the children and adults of our daycare will enjoy a puppet show together. Classic entertainment that all ages enjoy. In honor of day 5, we will post on 4/28.
Day 6 – Monday, 04/29: EU day – Solidarity between Generations:
1 on 1 Tech Assistance Day at ONEgeneration: High school seniors will be tutoring older adults on how to use their electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops at our Senior Enrichment Center.
Day 7 – Tuesday 04/30: Let’s Build Intergenerational Workplaces:
Building Together Day at ONEgeneration: The children and their older adult neighbors work together to build wood bird houses. The instructors will be ONEgeneration Facilities staff representing multiple generations including our longest serving employee of 36 years.