Intergenerational England, in partnership with the University of Southampton and Connecting Generations programme, are bringing together examples of intergenerational policies and approaches from around the world.
What we want to know
1. What intergenerational policies and approaches have been implemented around the world?
2. What outcomes are associated with intergenerational policies around the world and who benefited from them?
3. What barriers and enablers are associated with these policies?
Can you help us by submitting your examples of intergenerational policies or programmes?
What do we mean by ‘intergenerational’?
Intergenerational approaches are those that aim to improve outcomes for people across different ages or generations, or future generations.
They do this in a number of ways, for example by connecting people from different generations together and addressing generational stereotypes, or by ensuring opportunities are extended to people of any age, or by addressing structural inequalities that affect generations in different ways.
‘Intergenerational’ approaches differ from other approaches in that they intentionally use generations or age differences to frame challenges and find solutions.
Three approaches are common in policy making:
Multigenerational: take a lifecourse approach to policy making, and target services to people according to their age-related needs. They benefit people of all ages, but don’t necessarily bring people of different generations together.
Intergenerational: aimed at closing the gap between people of different generations by bringing people together. They often focus on improving wellbeing, social connection and support, cohesion and solidarity, and on challenging stereotypes.
Future generations: address inequalities in social and economic systems and structures, and respond to emerging global challenges and uncertainties. Aim to improve outcomes for young people and future generations.
Your policy or programme may fit into one or several of these types.
Why are we looking at policies and programmes? We have a growing evidence base of intergenerational activities and interventions that make a difference for individuals or groups. Now we want to grow the evidence of how intergenerational approaches are used in public policies and programmes that can make a difference across a place or population. Some examples of intergenerational policies or programmes might be:
Intergenerational approach cross sectors and settings, so these are just some examples among many that exist. |
What will we do with your examples
Intergenerational England is building a library of case studies from around the world, showing how intergenerational policies and programmes have been developed and implemented in different contexts and settings.
This library will be publicly available on our website, and will continue to grow over time. This initial call for evidence will be used to start this library.
We want to use these case studies to answer research questions that help us show how policy makers can put in place intergenerational approaches in their contexts and countries.
Why you should submit your examples
You’ll contribute to a research report, policy recommendations, and research and policy events to be published in Summer 2025.
Showcase your policy or programme to an international audience and help influence future intergenerational initiatives worldwide
Connect with a global network of policymakers, researchers, and intergenerational advocates to share ideas and insights.
Be part of a growing intergenerational global research programme and network that informs global intergenerational policies.
Take part in international webinars, collaborative opportunities, and broader research topics.
What we want from you
We’re looking for policies and approaches:
designed to benefit people of different ages and generations, not just people of one age group.
designed to support any of a range of personal outcomes, including: wellbeing, health, social connection, quality of life. We are also looking for examples aimed at improving community outcomes such as social cohesion, belonging, trust.
aimed at reducing inequalities in outcomes, or exploring the role of other dimensions, like gender or race.
from any sector, for example: public health, social care, justice, housing, transport, civil society or work.
developed by national, regional or local governments, and by organisations or coalitions.
taking place in any setting, including communities, schools, workplaces or homes.
We’re looking for evidence of these policies and programmes in the form of evaluation reports, research studies, case studies, impact reports or other published descriptions of the policies.
CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION: Submitted examples must meet all the following criteria:
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How to submit your evidence
All submissions should be received by 21st February 2025
Any questions, please email emily@intergenerationalengland.org
