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Japanese Delegation visit Innovative Italian Intergenerational Learning Summer Camp
La Crèche in Merate, Italy have been running their intergenerational summer camp since the beginning of the TOY Project. News of this innovative Intergenerational Learning (IGL) initiative has spread far afield. Recently, they hosted a delegation from Japan. Silvia Porta, from La Crèche, writes about the experience in this blog. >> Read more
Primary school pupils interview older people about the history of war in their neighbourhood
Getting to know someone’s personal experience of an historical event by meeting them can be a richer learning experience than reading about the event in a book. >> Read more
Intergenerational learning in public space: promoting young children’s citizenship
Read Tim Waller’s blog about the BRIC project designed to promote community engagement with young children in public space in England, Italy and Sweden.
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Is there a tendency to privilege one generation in IG activities?
In August this year we posted a very upbeat news item on the TOY facebook about a Channel 4 documentary called Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds.
Pakistan, a country without homes for older people
Saleem Malik, a human rights activist in Pakistan makes the case for grandchildren and grandparents living close to each other and caring for each other. >> Read more