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"CONTEXTThis project began as the result of a Long-Term Training Course.The rationale of the project was the lack of understanding between youth and elderly. As recognized by the youngsters, the needs were the intergenerational gap between young people and elderly, with a lack of proximity between the two groups. This project created moments that diminished the feeling of being lonely and created conditions for a more inclusive community. OBJECTIVESThe main objectives of the project were to create a new communication channel among youth and elderly people; to equip youth workers with knowledge, methodologies and skills to cope with intergenerational learning; to create an entrepreneurial spirit among youth to become more responsible socially and active citizens; to create conditions and strengthen communication for youth and youth workers to focus on intergenerational issues and solutions within local communities and to build a network of European Youth who work in NGOs who will share best practices.NUMBER AND PROFILE OF PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONSBesides the four partners initially involved, there were more local partners involved for the project to have success. They were nursing homes, schools, and municipalities. These partners gave the possibility to include elderly and more youngsters in a safe and open environment. DESCRIPTION OF MAIN ACTIVITIESTraining CourseThe TC focused on intercultural dialogue, the role of the youth worker, the topics mentioned by young people to be developed in the sessions and the methodologies to create and improve the sharing of knowledge and skills among the elderly and young people.The TC created conditions for participants to focus on intergenerational issues and solutions within their local communities.Blended MobilityThe blended mobility lasted seven months and involved the young people who participated in the sessions with the elderly. This allowed the young people to communicate and exchange ideas on the topic of intergenerational dialogue, in the online phase.In the youth exchange, participants were able to share experiences, new ideas and ways of being in relation to intergenerational dialogue and learning. In addition, participants were challenged to accomplish missions related to the city, with their group spirit and intergenerationality.The final performance took place in the space of Agitágueda, being titled ""Grandpa Punk me More"", with the collaboration of the Senior University of Águeda.This experience has linked intergenerational dialogue and learning to positive and dynamic situations, where it is possible to understand and learn from the elderly. SessionsThe sessions were held once a month for seven months in all partner countries.Each country developed different topics depending on the young people involved in choosing and preparing activities and partner organizations.In addition, the methodologies used were different according to the needs of the group, some simpler and spontaneous, others prepared in a way to contextualize the topic and establish relationships through activities.Final ExhibitionAfter the end of sessions and blended mobility, the countries developed a final exhibition. The photos chosen reflect moments of the local sessions and the youth exchange.RESULTS AND IMPACTThe results of the project were young people aware of the advantages of learning through older people; increasing of social dialogue between youth and elderly; increasing knowledge and skills among young people, youth workers and trainers on intergenerational learning; young people more socially active in creating better conditions for their community, more aware of intergenerational needs and more proactive in finding solutions and a toolkit in intergenerational dialogue and learning methodologies.The partners were important parts in the implementation of a project intended to respond to their young people. In fact, the partner organizations have taken on other partnerships in their communities so that the project could be successful and bring together all those involved in its implementation.In this way, there was a strong impact both in the partner organizations and in other organizations involved, both for their constant involvement and for the motivation created throughout the project for its good results.The impact felt on young people was the increase in social-relational well-being, a sense of belonging and social identity with the local community; increase participation of young people in local community development issues, as well as their involvement and contribution to creating a positive image of youth within the community in which they live; greater relational and social skills, in particular critical thinking, self-awareness, empathy and relational skills; young people more aware of their role in social change and in their community and increase of self-empowerment in practices and contexts of active citizenship."
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