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Intro
The Freechild Project believes that at the opposite ends of the age spectrum lay unlikely
allies, both facing age discrimination (ageism) and social neglect. Yet, in many
communities young people and seniors are working together, attempting to
understand themselves, each other, and their communities more.
Point to Ponder
"[Did they] use your years to psyche you out - you're too
old to care, you're too young to count?" Indigo Girls,
Go.
Resources
The following organizations and publications have been identified by
Freechild youth researchers to help young people and adult
allies understand intergenerational social change.
ORGANIZATIONS
Linking
Intergenerational Networks in Communities (LINC)
Provides opportunities for older adults to
develop new meaning and purpose in their lives and to contribute meaningfully to
their communities, opportunities for older adults and youth to develop an
appreciation and knowledge of each other, and opportunities for youth to see
themselves as contributing positively to their communities. The site
contains information sheets, resources, and more links on intergenerational
partnerships.
Southern Echo's Inter-generational Model
Southern Echo's mission is to empower the African American
community through an inter-generational model of effective
community organizing. Defines inter-generational
partnerships, the misconceptions about cross-age partnerships,
and some examples of successful inter-generational work being
done in Mississippi.
Generations Inc
By incorporating the generations to
strengthen individuals and communities, we bring together youth and
older adults in relationships that make a difference in each other's
lives. Through a variety of innovative in-school and out of school
programs, Generations Incorporated seeks to highlight the power of
one-on-one intergenerational relationships.
Intergenerational Innovations
Intergenerational Innovations is a nonprofit organization based in
Seattle, Washington. They develop and implement creative programs and
activities that connect children, youth, and elders in volunteer
service to each other and to our community. They also work with other
organizations to help them develop intergenerational programs.
Family
Re-Union
A
series of annual conferences moderated by former Vice President and Mrs. Gore
that bring together families, and those who work with them, to discuss and
design better ways to strengthen family life in America.
Generations
Together
An international center
for intergenerational studies at the
University of Pittsburgh.
It furthers program development, education and training, research, and
dissemination, and technical support that helps professionals acquire the
knowledge, understanding, and skills to integrate intergenerational components
into their work. Furthermore, it supports university/ community
collaboration and public policy initiatives that result in effective
intergenerational partnership that positively impact children, youth and older
persons in our communities.
Center for
Intergenerational Learning
Dedicated to strengthening communities by bringing generations together to meet
the needs of individuals and families throughout the life cycle.
Generation
Connection Society
A
volunteer non-profit society whose purpose is to develop educational programs
and resources which foster positive intergenerational communication, help
increase self esteem and promote greater personal and social responsibility. We
have produced a series of documentary videos covering a wide range of
intergenerational issues, and produce workshops in collaboration with schools,
senior centres and other community organizations.
Science Across the Generations
An
intergenerational program in hands-on science, mathematics and technology.
The
Intergeneration Foundation
Publications
There are fantastic tip sheets located
at the Intergenerational Innovations website, including:
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