AGE Platform Europe

"I am Catia, and since the end of January, our Centre has been implementing the project "Step by Step... Walking Together." The project involves young people, older adults, and people with disabilities from the area, engaging them in recreational and leisure activities. For example, we use music and dance as a universal and socialising language. Through these activities, we aim to address youth distress, combat involuntary loneliness, and foster the creation of prevention networks through relationships with families and local services."

CatiaCentro ANCeSCAO Le Contrade APS – Portomaggiore (Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna - AGE Member, Italy)

"When I was young, an older mentor shared his experience with me at a time when I felt lost. His words gave me clarity and confidence. Years later, listening to someone younger with their own doubts, I realized that the cycle was repeating itself: what we receive from other generations, sooner or later, we give back. That connection taught me that intergenerational solidarity is not just support, but an invisible bond that unites us and gives us meaning."

Juan Ignacio Vela CaudevillaFundación ONCE | AGE Member, Spain

"Intergenerational encounters have shaped my journey and enriched my life as a woman. My grandmother, a courageous immigrant, taught me to balance work and family. A kind neighbor guided my career, while exchanges with older people broadened my perspective and deepened my reflections. These connections are vital. Younger generations gain wisdom, while older ones find renewed energy. The household employment model I advocate embodies this solidarity, allowing you to choose the right person—young or old—to meet your needs. More than management, it’s a human choice that fosters support and connection."

Julie L’Hotel DelhoumeStatutory President and Social Dialogue Representative for FEPEM (French Federation of Household Employers, AGE Member, France)

"For sure, more than a moment ! Throughout my life, especially my adult life, my uncle with whom we have almost 2 generations difference ! In every important step of my life, he’s the person apart from my parents, to whom I would and continue to turn to ask advice, guidance, love and support. He is the person who helped me at critical points to take very important decisions, and pushed me forward in a moment I was hesitant about a significant next step in my life. Very lucky to have him, to be my uncle, my friend, my advisor, my guardian angel."

Liana KokkoliaANTAMA | AGE Member, Greece

CatiaCentro ANCeSCAO Le Contrade APS – Portomaggiore (Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna - AGE Member, Italy)

Juan Ignacio Vela CaudevillaFundación ONCE | AGE Member, Spain

Areas of work

Age Equality

Employment & active participation

Adequate income & social inclusion

Dignified & Healthy Ageing

Age-friendly environments & accessibility

Projects on Ageing

Meet our members

Our membership is composed of organisations of older people or directly representing older people, as well as non-profit organisations providing services to older people or active in the ageing field, established in Europe.