PROJECT PARTNERS:
"Intergenerational Linking is a two-way street that connects younger and older people together through shared activities, to learn from each other, share wisdom, challenge stereotypes and benefit through collaborating together." |
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About the project
Intergenerational work is an exciting new area for Global Education Derby.
We currently run a successful school linking programme exploring identity, diversity, community and equality. We’ve also supported social action in small-scale youth and community projects.
Our in-depth understanding of both schools and of what it takes to create a meaningful exchange producing benefits for all will be so important for this project and will allow them to both offer and receive support.
“When working with young people directly, our principle is that activity should be youth-led, often working with unheard or ignored sections of the community to amplify their voices and let them tell their stories in their own way. We’ve used podcasts for local radio, showcased events, social action projects, and facilitated participation in local and national youth councils. We’ve provided opportunities for young people to gain direct experience and influence on decision-making through project steering committees with youth representation.
The framework for Care Home FaNs: Intergenerational Linking allows us to apply our experience of other bridging activities in this new setting. The national network will support us in doing this, whilst also providing the specific expertise of working with older people that we currently lack. The rich sharing opportunities that come from being part of this sort of community of practice is a big positive for us.”
Intergenerational work is an exciting new area for Global Education Derby.
We currently run a successful school linking programme exploring identity, diversity, community and equality. We’ve also supported social action in small-scale youth and community projects.
Our in-depth understanding of both schools and of what it takes to create a meaningful exchange producing benefits for all will be so important for this project and will allow them to both offer and receive support.
“When working with young people directly, our principle is that activity should be youth-led, often working with unheard or ignored sections of the community to amplify their voices and let them tell their stories in their own way. We’ve used podcasts for local radio, showcased events, social action projects, and facilitated participation in local and national youth councils. We’ve provided opportunities for young people to gain direct experience and influence on decision-making through project steering committees with youth representation.
The framework for Care Home FaNs: Intergenerational Linking allows us to apply our experience of other bridging activities in this new setting. The national network will support us in doing this, whilst also providing the specific expertise of working with older people that we currently lack. The rich sharing opportunities that come from being part of this sort of community of practice is a big positive for us.”
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