Generations Working Together Scotland Event Invite

The next meeting of GWT's Research Network invites Nancy Henkin a Senior Fellow with Generations United to share her vast knowledge and experience on how to build intergenerational communities.

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Ageism, age-segregation, and silo-ed service delivery systems have limited our ability to work together to build communities that are good for growing up and growing older. New programs, policies and practices are needed that intentionally foster a sense of generational interdependence, promote lifelong contribution, and encourage organisational alliances rather than competition for resources.

Intergenerational community building intentionally brings diverse organisations, residents of all ages, and policy makers together to address issues that affect people at all stages of life. In this workshop, we will examine the theoretical underpinnings of intergenerational community building, lessons learned from the Communities for All Ages model, the benefits of this approach, and concrete steps for integrating an intergenerational lens into community initiatives.

Nancy Z. Henkin, Ph.D., founder and former Executive Director of the Intergenerational Center at Temple University, is currently a Senior Fellow at Generations United and a consultant to numerous agencies and foundations.