Intergenerational Activities
Built around the African philosophy that “When an elder dies, a library burns,” these activities address the widening gap between youth and elders.
Watch for upcoming Intergenerational activities on our calendar of Upcoming Events and Eventbrite page, and join the Africa Centre Email List using the form at the bottom of this page to receive notice of upcoming events.
Intergenerational Inspirations Project (2023)
Rationale:
- Ageism contributes to seniors’ declining life satisfaction.
- Youth often lack meaningful exposure to older adults.
- Elders want to feel valued for their knowledge.
Core Activities:
- Bi-monthly social events for seniors and youth.
- Sharing African stories, dances, games, cooking, crafts.
- Seniors teaching cultural practices.
- Youth assisting with technology.
- Conversation circles recorded as podcasts.
Impact:
- Seniors felt renewed purpose.
- Youth strengthened cultural identity.
- Community ties deepened across generations.
TESTIMONIAL
Our Partners & Funders
