In England one of the main focusses of intergenerational work has been on alleviating older people's fears and concerns about young people. What is the situation in other European countries and if different why do you think this might be?
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Alleviating older people's fears and concerns about young people - European perspectives
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Would it be possible to encourage different values through intergenerational learning and how?
Hello everybody,
In my view, intergenerational work and learning should be respectful of the different values of different generations, also of those of older generations. In societies that value above all health and hard work, older people who are less healthy and not employed, who value having leisure time, might find themselves at the edge of the society. Would it be possible to encourage different… -
Intergenerational approaches to helping young people be successful in employment
In the UK there is an increasing recognition that the economic prospects of our young people are closely linked to the economic status of their family and the communities they grow up in. In addition disadvantaged communities experience low self-esteem and confidence which can make poverty and lack of achievement an endemic problem. We are now acknowledging what the UN said in its World Youth Report…
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2012 European Conference - hosted by EMIL & Beth Johnson Foundation
We are in the beginning phase of organising our upcoming conference and we are keen to hear about the interests and ideas of EMIL members about how to make this conference work for you.
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Homeshare International
Increasing numbers of older people are living alone, and suffering social isolation and increasing levels of low level need. Yet there is room in their home for a second individual. Increasing numbers of younger people are finding it a struggle to pay rent whilst studying or just starting out on their careers.
