Transcript Document

Intergenerational Practice
Brussels April 20th 2012
National Context
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Beth Johnson Foundation (1972)
Centre for Intergenerational Practice (2001)
UK
Europe (EMIL)
International (ICIP)
• The young and old are
the most likely to
experience inequality,
poverty, abuse and
disadvantage
• They are the most likely to be
marginalised from decision making
• They are the groups most
often characterised as a
problem or issue and
described in terms of
deficit or burden
Definition of
Intergenerational Practice
• Intergenerational practice aims to bring
people together in purposeful, mutually
beneficial activities which promote greater
understanding and respect between
generations and contributes to building more
cohesive communities. Intergenerational
practice is inclusive, building on the positive
resources that the young and old have to
offer each other and those around them
(BJF: 2001)
Importance of IP
• Brings people together in purposeful,
mutually beneficial activities
• Promotes greater understanding and respect
between generations
• Is inclusive
• Builds on the positive resources that young
and old have to offer each other and those
around them
European Map of
Intergenerational Learning
 Document
 Showcase
 Dissemination
 Evidence
 Resource
 Permanent and sustainable Network
Areas of interest
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Cultural engagement
Skills exchange
Common interests
Technology
Languages
Religion/Faith
North Staffs YMCA
• Young people assist older people in accessing
sports centre, equipment etc
• Help the clients to take part in social and craft
activities, such as indoor bowls, cards etc.
• Accreditation
for the young
people
Magic Me
http://www.magicme.co.uk/
St Thomas More
• 12th year of delivering intergenerational work
• Mentoring, History, Media Studies etc.
Castlehaven Community Centre
• Ongoing programme of Intergenerational
events since 2006
• Intergenerational Forum
Age Concern
Kensington & Chelsea
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Language Project
Reading
Computer
Befriending
Acting Up!
A Healthy Community
is one in which there
are good social
networks, a culture of
mutual respect and
understanding and one
where people feel
empowered to make
decisions
(World Health Organisation)
Thank you
Alan Hatton-Yeo
[email protected]
Centre for Intergenerational Practice: www.centreforip.org.uk
Beth Johnson Foundation: www.bjf.org.uk