Project Title
Coop e rat ion b et w ee n G e ne r ati ons
Call for
proposal
Y out h in Ac t io n , Ac t i on 4. 3 ‘’ S em in a r ’’
Description of
the call
This sub-Action supports the training of those active in youth work and youth
organisations, in particular the exchange of experiences, expertise and good practice as
well as activities which may lead to long-lasting quality projects, partnerships and
networks.
Objectives
General objectives:
1 Increase general awareness of the socio-economic value of the active aging and
promote participation of older people in the local community .
2 Stimulate discussion and develop strategies for mutual learning between the
generations and spread good practice and encourage synergistic cooperation.
3 Develop common policies between the institutions and social parties through specific
activities at local, national and international level related to active ageing and closer
cooperation between generations.
Specific objectives:
1. Involve at least 25 operators in the field of social and youth policies from European
Union countries.
2. Analyzing the situation at macro level in Europe, related to the relationships between
generations in the social structure, with particular attention to the Italian context and the
local area.
3. Examine initiatives and projects realized on local, national and international level on the
subject of active ageing and intergenerational dialogue to encourage discussion and
exchange of best practices.
4. Open debate with representatives of local public administrations and associations to
increase activities of volunteering and active participation on the topics covered by the
project.
5. With debates, discussions and round tables lay the bases for the synergistic
cooperation between the young and the elder people in voluntary work and outline the
advantages and potentialities of such cooperation.
Description of
the Project
Today, Europeans are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. Since 1960, life
expectancy has risen by eight years, and demographic projections forecast a further fiveyear increase over the next forty years. These demographic changes present certain
challenges and opportunities. Population ageing may increase pressure on public budgets
and pension systems, as well as on the staffing of social and care services for older
people. Old age is still often associated with illness and dependency, and older people
can feel excluded from employment as well as from family and community life.
In this context active participation in voluntary activities could help reduce the isolation of
older people as well as help develop intergenerational solidarities.
The seminar ‘’Cooperation Between Generations'' will focus on the theme of
intergenerational dialogue in the world of volunteering. The event will be proposed as a
platform for discussion and exchange of best practices. With the help of the experts we
will lay the theoretical basis for the debate and the participation of delegations from
European countries will ensure a diversity of views, experiences and ideas. The primary
purpose of the seminar is to initiate a structured dialogue between the main actors in the
field of social and youth policies as local public authorities, associations and universities
with the aim of developing a range of activities and actions that can give concrete answers
to the needs of the local territory.
Giosef-Giovani Senza Frontiere-Caserta
Via Cesare Battisti, 69
81100 Caserta (CE) – Italy
Tel. +39 0823 322137
www.giosefcaserta.it
Giosef Caserta
Deadline to
send your
Partnership
agreement
Partnership agreement downloadable from
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/funding/2011/documents/permanent/2011_r1_prelim
inary_agreement.doc
22/08/2011
Send your partnership agreement scanned version by email to
EMAIL: francesca.mosca@giosef.it
And the original by post to the following address:
GIOSEF - Giovani Senza Frontiere
Via C. Battisti 69
81100 Caserta (CE)
Italy
Giosef-Giovani Senza Frontiere-Caserta
Via Cesare Battisti, 69
81100 Caserta (CE) – Italy
Tel. +39 0823 322137
www.giosefcaserta.it
Giosef Caserta