According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) by 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years and older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015. What is the same it will nearly double from 12% to 22%.
Local governments have an important role when facing the challenge of an ageing society. Here attached you will find good practices dealing with the theme through approaches as participation, lifelong learning, intergenerational dialogue, health and well-being, inclusion or empowerment.
Lousada (Portugal)
BioGenerations promotes sustainability, inclusion, well-being and personal growth through intergenerational environmental activities organized in seven educational areas with numerous activities.
Rosario (Argentina)
Rosario’s Digital Stations offer inclusive, mobile, and online technology education for children, young entrepreneurs, and senior citizens.
Girona (Spain)
“Let’s go to…” is a program started in 1995 that offers educational itineraries and visits in the city. Currently, it has expanded as an option for family and social leisure, with 13 educational proposals available.
Sant Boi de Llobregat (Spain)
Students of the Benviure School and adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness work together to foster social integration.
Sant Boi de Llobregat (Spain)
Students of the Benviure School and adults who have been diagnosed with a mental illness work together to foster social integration.
Lisbon (Portugal)
The “University of the Third Age” of the Ajuda district promotes the active participation of older people, offering courses and cultural activities that combat isolation and improve their quality of life, promoting continuous learning.
Geneva (Switzerland)
The intergenerational project in “la Terrassière” connects children aged 3-4 years with people over 80 years old, sharing creative and festive activities, promoting respect, coexistence and exchange between generations.
Lisbon (Portugal)
The “Volunteer Pool in Ajuda” project seeks to complement social services for older people, through a network of trained volunteers who provide home support, improving their socio-affective well-being and accessibility to care.
Almada (Portugal)
The Yellow Party, organized by the Municipal House of Youth of Santo Amaro, promotes local culture and art through diversified activities, involving associations and raising awareness about the role of the Municipal House.
Barcelona (Spain)
The experience promotes citizen integration through urban gardens, where retirees cultivate plots, creating green spaces. In addition, it improves the quality of life, promotes organic agriculture and offers educational activities for schoolchildren.
Zaragoza (Spain)
Senior volunteers carry out guided tours for school groups in the Parque Grande of Saragossa in order them learn and appreciate nature. This activity contributes, at the same time, to an active and healthy ageing of the elderly.
Paredes (Portugal)
The Paredes City Council, through initiatives such as the Health Fair and the NUC’EDUC project, promotes healthy habits and physical exercise, especially among children and older people, to combat obesity.
Strasbourg (France)
The Strasbourg City Council promoted a participatory process to define the city’s sports policy, focusing on recreation, health, youth development, social inclusion and citizen coexistence.
Medellín (Colombia)
In Medellín, walks and races, such as the Half Marathon, are promoted to preserve traditions, promote health, respect for nature and recover public spaces, taking advantage of their natural environment.
Medellín (Colombia)
“Sport No Limit” facilitates sports and recreational activities for people with disabilities in Medellín, promoting their right to sports and a healthy lifestyle, reducing sedentary lifestyle and cardiovascular risks.
