Japan Conference Proceedings Cover Letter

In Global Perspective

This page highlights intergenerational programs and practices from around the world. The goal is to increase our awareness of the international aspects of this movement and communicate how intergenerational phenomena vary in culturally diverse settings.

Intergenerational Experience Study Tours Around the World

• Spain Intergenerational Study Tour - October 5-10, 2008
  • Learn about intergenerational programs and practices in Spain
  • Meet the practitioners and scholars who are the driving forces behind Spain’s pioneering and dynamic intergenerational movement
  • See how you can incorporate innovative intergenerational approaches into your own organization, practice, or education
  • Learn about culturally significant places, foods, and values in Spain.

  The multi-city intergenerational study tour itinerary in Spain (October 5-10, 2008) takes us on a journey to Barcelona-Valencia-Murcia-Granada. This tour is organized by Travel & Learn, Inc. (based in Hawaii), the Penn State Intergenerational Program, Red Intergeneracional (Spain’s intergenerational network), Viure i Conviure Foundation (Caixa Catalunya), La Nau Gran (University of Valencia’s School of Grandparents), the University of Murcia, and Ofecum (Oferta Cultural de Universitarios Mayores).

  Create or improve your own programs and receive continuing education credits (4.5) from The Pennsylvania State University. For more information, contact Dr. Matt Kaplan at msk15@psu.edu. Registration and additional information are available at http://www.travellearnstudy.com/tours.asp. Cost: $1,750 (Includes ground transportation, accommodation, most meals, and tour support. Airfare not included.). . .more information.

• Germany Intergenerational Study Tour - Stay tuned for more information about the intergenerational study tour in Germany. From June 1-7, 2008, travelers will visit programs in Berlin, Dresden, and Halle.
• Other Intergenerational experience study tours are planned for Hawaii, Japan, and Mainland U.S.A.

Innovation in IG Programs and Practices Around the World

Overview

• International Consortium for Intergenerational Programmes
  • 2004 Conference at the University of Victoria (British Columbia, Canada)
    • Group Photo
• UNESCO Report Intergenerational Programmes: Public Policy and Research (PDF)
• Intergenerational Programmes: Towards a Society for All Ages
• 2007 United Nation's Expert Group Meeting on Intergenerational Solidarity

Canada

• Atikocan Intergenerational Center for Arts and Alternatives
• Prime Mentor of Canada
• S.K.I.P. (Seniors and Kids Intergenerational Programs)
• Senators of the Environment
• United Generations Ontario, Canada

Europe

• EAGLE (European Approaches to Inter-Generational Lifelong Learning)
• Confronting Demographic Change: A New Solidarity Between the Generations (Figures from a new European Commission green paper) (PDF)
• Germany
  • Dialog der Generationen
• Spain
  • La Piazza Workshop
  • Spain Intergenerational Network
• The Netherlands
  • Adopt-A-Granny Project
• UK
  • Age Concern England
• Building Inclusive Communities - Sharing Good Practice, Promoting Excellence
• New UK Intergenerational Practice Guide: Intergenerational Programmes - An Introduction and Examples of Practice
• The Center of Intergenerational Practice (UK)
• Wales Center for Intergenerational Practice

Japan

• The Japan Intergenerational Unity Association
• Japan-US Partnerships (Forthcoming)
• Uniting the Generations: Japan Conference to Promote Intergenerational Programs and Practices
  • Japanese Conference Site
  • English Conference Site
  • English Flyer (Word)
  • Japanese Flyer (PDF)
  • Conference Program
  • Japan Conference Proceedings (Cover Letter)
• Joining Hands Across the Water

Viewing IG Relations with Different Cultural Lenses

• Exploring Cultural Rituals
• From the 2004 Indigenous Knowledge Conference Proceedings (Penn State University)
• Passing on Traditional Knowledge (Alaska) (PDF)
• Using Proverbs to Explore Intergenerational Relations Across Cultures (PDF)
• Intergenerational Activities with a Native American Emphasis (PDF)
• Project Shine (Temple University)
• The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers
• The Native American Cross-Cultural Exchange

Key Organizations, Conferences, and Networking Opportunities

• Generations United
• The Grandmother Project
• The International Arts Collaborative
• UN Initiatives

Background Information

• Global Trends in World Population
• Why Population Aging Matters: A Global Perspective
• World Economic and Social Survey 2007: Development in an Ageing World

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