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Kei te tua te taiapa/Over the Fence campaign

Kei te tua te taiapa/Over the Fence Campaign

We have seen our community tested over the last couple of years with Covid, multiple weather events and a major cyclone.
During these times the ability of the community for care for members of their community is essential.

Often when we talk about neighbours and emergencies, we talk about…

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Started: 2019
Location: 3D Social Movement, New Zealand
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Information and communication, Other

Silver Screen Series

The Silver Screen Series was developed as part of the Positive Ageing Strategy Action Plan 2023–2026 to provide older adults with more opportunities to engage in social activities, helping to reduce isolation and enhance social connectedness. Recognising the importance of hauora and oranga (health and wellbeing).

Designed as a series of free movie afternoons, the Silver…

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Started: 2024
Location: Napier Ahuriri, New Zealand
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Information and communication

Brainfit Programme – A Dementia Friendly Initiative

BrainFit is a fun and engaging weekly cognitive exercise programme for adults. This social programme is offered during each week of the term and the topics vary from week to week to keep our minds interested and active. Each session is approximately one hour in duration and consists of four parts: (1) introduction/new brain research,…

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Started: 2021
Location: Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, New Zealand
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Other

AARP International’s Equity by Design

AARP International’s Equity by Design
Helping built environment professionals incorporate an aging and equity lens in their work.

Principles in Action: explore innovations from around the world through our Principles in Action series of case studies and webinars.

The mission of Equity by Design is to influence local influencers: through policy, planning, design and development, your work…

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Started: 2024
Location: AARP, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Housing, Information and communication

Hidroginástica para pessoa idosa

Aula de hidroginástica para grupo de pessoas idosas, utilizando garrafa PET como material alternativo para as atividades.

A hidroginástica contribui para o aumento da capacidade aeróbica, da força muscular, da flexibilidade articular e do desenvolvimento de habilidades específicas como equilíbrio e coordenação motora em pessoas idosas. Além disso, essa atividade proporciona um ambiente de relaxamento e…

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Started: 2025
Location: Benevides, Brazil
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

Stay Well Project

As an age-friendly city with between 13 and 14 percent of the city’s population as older adults, Isfahan, has designed and held a series of educational and recreational workshops for older adult citizens under the title “Stay Well”. The workshops were in the five areas of physical health, mental health, social health, spiritual health, and…

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Started: 2024
Location: Isfahan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication

Vacinação domiciliar para pessoas idosas

A vacinação domiciliar de pessoas idosas acamadas e com dificuldade de mobilidade desempenha um papel fundamental na proteção da saúde desse grupo populacional.

Muitas pessoas idosas acamadas ou com dificuldade de locomoção enfrentam barreiras para se deslocar até os postos de saúde. A vacinação domiciliar elimina essa barreira, garantindo que essas pessoas recebam as vacinas necessárias.

Além…

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Started: 2025
Location: Benevides, Brazil
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

Gimnasia Terapéutica

La gimnasia terapéutica se imparte los días lunes, miércoles y viernes de 8:00 a 9:00 horas. Se trata de prácticas adaptadas y de bajo impacto, diseñadas específicamente para adultos mayores. Durante las sesiones, se utilizan elementos cotidianos como pelotas, palos de escoba y pesas, con el propósito de mejorar la movilidad y la motricidad. El…

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Started: 2021
Location: Ciudad de Formosa, Argentina
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

El Museo Móvil. Historia con objetos

El Museo Móvil es un proyecto de divulgación del pensamiento histórico y de recuperación, resguardo y difusión de la memoria individual y colectiva. Se trata de una colección de objetos antiguos que provienen de casas (vida cotidiana) y representan algun aspecto de nuestras identidadades. A cada objeto se le han contruido dos tipos de discursos.…

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Started: 2020
Location: 3D Social Movement, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Information and communication

The Second National Elder Photography Festival “Roots”

The Age-Friendly City Secretariat of Isfahan, a member of the United Nations Population Fund in Iran, after the grand and well-received holding of the first round of the National Photography Competition by Iranian photographers, this time, in order to continue the path, it intends to continue this artistic and cultural movement by holding the second…

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Started: 2025
Location: Isfahan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Housing, Information and communication, Long-term care, Other, Social protection, Transportation, Urban development

Donación de la Asociación “Moviendo Esperanzas” Los Santos

El pasado mes de mayo del año 2025  50 familias del cantón de Dota y otras comunidades de Los Santos fueron beneficiadas con la donación de sillas de ruedas adaptadas a sus necesidades, así como otros dispositivos. La donación fue realizada por la Asociación Moviendo Esperanzas junto a otras organizaciones privadas con una inversión superior…

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Started: 2025
Location: Municipio del Canton de Dota, Costa Rica
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health, Social protection

Queensland Seniors Month 2024

Queensland celebrates the important contribution of older people in their families and communities during Seniors Month that is held in October each year. It commences on the UN’s International Day of Older Persons (1 October) and includes Grandparents Day (27 October).
In October 2024, 115 community organisations shared in grants up to $2000 each (totaling…

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Started: 2024
Location: Government of Queensland, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Information and communication

Elder Abuse Prevention Campaign – Some things never grow old

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The Queensland Government’s Elder Abuse prevention campaign in 2023 and 2024 – Some things never grow old, aims to increase community awareness and understanding of elder abuse by helping target audiences to recognise and respond to elder abuse and find out more about the different types of elder abuse (including psychological/emotional, financial, physical, social and…

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Started: 2024
Location: Government of Queensland, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health, Long-term care, Other

Explore, Engage, Evolve Seniors Festival 2024

This year, Macedon Ranges Shire Council are putting together “FREE Come & Try” events across the shire to encourage participation in new activities, groups and social events as part of the October 2024 Seniors Festival. Aimed at promoting healthy ageing in the community that are designed to encourage older adults to engage in activities that…

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Started: 2024
Location: Macedon Ranges, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Other

Current status report 2024

The report Senior citizens’ needs, experiences and suggestions for an agefriendly Gothenburg, current status report 2024 presents results from a survey in which 817 senior citizens from all over Gothenburg participated. The results are intended to be used as a basis for the continued work of developing Gothenburg as an age-friendly city.

The answers show…

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Started: 2024
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Housing, Information and communication, Labor, Long-term care, Other, Transportation, Urban development

Age-Friendly Hotels

The Emirate of Sharjah always seeks to overcome all challenges faced by people with mobility disabilities and older adults, in a way that contributes to their empowerment and ensuring their rights in various areas of life, considering the importance of integrating them into society.

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is keen to support this…

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Started: 2021
Location: Sharjah, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Long-term care

Ciclo de conferencias Cap a la Girona ciudad amiga e inclusiva

Entre el 12 de marzo y el 9 de abril, Girona ha organizado unas jornadas de formación y sensibilización dedicadas a las personas mayores y a los retos que comporta el envejecimiento en el siglo XXI. En este ciclo de conferencias, las voces autorizadas han hablado de estos grandes retos, de los cambios sociodemográficos, de…

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Started: 2025
Location: Girona, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Long-term care, Social protection, Transportation, Urban development

AKSAM 2025: Senior Athletics for Active & Healthy Ageing

The All Kerala Senior Athletics Meet (AKSAM 2025) is a flagship event under the Age-Friendly Kochi initiative, promoting active and healthy ageing through sports and fitness. Now in its fourth edition, AKSAM is not just a one-time event but part of a broader, ongoing commitment to encourage physical activity and well-being among older adults. The…

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Started: 2025
Location: Kochi, India
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health, Other

Intergenerational Open Mic Program – “Kochi Spotlight”

“Kochi Spotlight” is an intergenerational open mic initiative launched under the Age-Friendly Kochi City program coordinated by CEDAC (Center of Excellence for Developing Age-Friendly Communities), a division of MAGICS NGO. This innovative program serves as a vibrant platform for older adults to showcase their talents and share stories, experiences, and achievements alongside younger generations in…

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Started: 2024
Location: Kochi, India
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Social protection

Oficina del Mayor de Onda

El Ayuntamiento de Onda continúa fortaleciendo el envejecimiento activo entre los mayores, realizando mejoras en la Oficina del Mayor, situada en el Centro Integral de Mayores.

Este servicio consiste en atender a los usuarios los jueves y viernes de 11.00 a 12.00 horas. Su gestión se centra en brindar asesoramiento y resolver dudas, además de llevar…

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Started: 2012
Location: Onda, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Information and communication, Social protection

Surf Coast Shire Positive Ageing Month

Positive Ageing Month, also known as the Victorian Seniors Festival, is celebrated every October, with the 2024 theme “Explore. Engage. Evolve”, emphasizing the importance of positive ageing. This month-long event encourages older individuals to participate in local activities that promote social connection, fun, and lifelong learning. Building on the 2023 theme of “Learn, Love, Live”,…

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Started: 2021
Location: Surf Coast Shire, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Long-term care, Other, Social protection, Transportation

Premios CEMCI al “Consejo Municipal de Personas Mayores”

En la sexta edición de los Premios CEMCI , celebrada en diciembre de 2024, se otorgó una mención especial en la categoría de “Prácticas Municipales Exitosas” al equipo de trabajo del Ayuntamiento de Vallanca, por su proyecto “Consejo Municipal de Personas Mayores”. Este reconocimiento destaca iniciativas que promueven la innovación y modernización en el ámbito…

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Started: 2024
Location: Villa Real de Vallanca, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Long-term care

IX Jornadas para la salud

Dentro del Grupo de Salud, de la Red de Centros de Convivencia para Personas Mayores del Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza, se han puesto en marcha las IX Jornadas para la salud, con el título :
“El Círculo de la Vida”, en la misma se tratará la temática de la última etapa de la vida desde diferentes…

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Started: 2025
Location: Zaragoza, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Information and communication

Women’s Creative and Learning Groups

The Municipality of Alexandroupoli operates 4 Creative Employment Groups exclusively for women, specifically in the city of Alexandroupoli and the municipal units of Antheia, Aristeino, and Loutro. The purpose of these groups is to utilize the free time of older adult women, strengthen community involvement, and foster lifelong informal learning.

A two-hour weekly meeting is held…

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Started: 2003
Location: Municipality of Alexandroupolis, Greece
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Information and communication

AKSAM 2025: Senior Athletics for Active & Healthy Ageing

The All Kerala Senior Athletics Meet (AKSAM 2025) is a flagship event under the Age-Friendly Kochi initiative, promoting active and healthy ageing through sports and fitness. Now in its fourth edition, AKSAM is not just a one-time event but part of a broader, ongoing commitment to encourage physical activity and well-being among older adults. The…

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Started: 2025
Location: Kochi, India
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health, Other