USA
Lead contact for America: Generations United
Generations United is national non-profit with the mission to improve the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs for the enduring benefit of all. Generations United is the catalyst that brings single-age focused groups together to build and support a common agenda while providing a unique voice in public debate. We honor, support, and engage all ages. To learn more about the work of Generations United please visit their website.
The Eisner Foundation is the only U.S. foundation exclusively supporting intergenerational programs. Founded in 1996 by Michael Eisner, then-Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and his wife Jane, the foundation identifies, advocates for, and invests in high-quality and innovative programs that unite multiple generations for the enrichment of our communities.
For more details and to share events from across America contact: Chelsea Mason
On 15th Feb, we hosted the US Launch of Global Intergenerational Week! We're delighted to be able to share the recording from that session below:
Plans for #GIW24
Public Webinars
Day 1 - April 24: Grant-makers Symposium – 4pm-5:30pm BST
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.
Day 1 - 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.
Day 6 - 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.
What we got up to in 2023:
April 23rd - Eisner IG Music Spring Concert - 3pm (PST)
The Eisner Intergenerational Music Programs at Heart of Los Angeles will host a spring concert on Sunday, April 23 at 3pm PST featuring their intergenerational orchestra, choir, and big band.
April 26th - The Eisner Prize Fellowship Program Information Session - 10am (PST)
The Eisner Foundation’s recently-announced Eisner Prize Fellowship program will accept applications starting May 1. This session for prospective applicants will cover the fellowship, the application, and the selection process
April 26th - Cogenerating @Work: Social justice activists on how best to work and learn across generations - 1pm (PST)
In the past year, CoGenerate has been operating a pilot program to bring older and younger social justice and human rights leaders together across generations and sectors. Leader in Residence at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, Senior Adviser to The Raben Group, CoGenerate Senior Fellow and longtime philanthropic and nonprofit leader Gara LaMarche led the effort. Join him as he talks with some of the project’s participants.
April 27th - Launch of The Collaborative Network for Intergenerational Connections - 1100 - 1230pm (MST)
LinkAGES CO launches The Collaborative Network for Intergenerational Connections on April 27, 2023 at 11 am-12:30 pm (MST) to coincide with GIW.
April 24 - 27th - ONEgeneration Mix and Mingles
ONEgeneration offer services and programs that intertwine human needs for both giving and receiving, between generations, in meaningful, daily contact. They will be hosting “Mix & Mingle” activities that tie into each day’s theme April 24-27.