Our Role as the England Lead

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As the lead organisation for England, Gen-All acts as the central hub for the campaign on home soil. Our mission this year is to make 2026 the most impactful year yet by:

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• Amplifying Voices - using our platform to showcase brilliant intergenerational projects across England.

• Resource Hub - providing event ideas and social media assets to help you get started.

• Advocacy - highlighting the benefits of intergenerational practice to policymakers and local government.

 

 

How You Can Get Involved

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​​The #GIW26

Global Word Cloud

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This Global Intergenerational Week (24 - 30 April 2026), Gen-All invites you to take part in a simple global action with powerful meaning.

Each day during the week you can contribute one word connected to the daily theme and watch our international word cloud grow.

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How to take part:

• Scan the QR code
   

• Submit one word linked to the daily theme
   

• Watch the global word cloud build in real time
   

Every word becomes part of a shared international picture - a collective voice showing what intergenerational connection means across the world.

At the end of the week, all seven daily word clouds will be combined to create the final GIW26 Global Word Cloud - a lasting visual capturing the spirit, values and hopes of our worldwide intergenerational community.

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This activity is open to people of all ages, sectors and countries.

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One word can represent hope.
One word can challenge ageism.
One word can express solidarity.
One word can shape the narrative.

Add your word.

 

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Call for Artists

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Once the final GIW26 Global Word Cloud is revealed on Friday 1 May, we invite artists of all ages in England to respond creatively.

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Create an artwork inspired by the final word cloud using any medium.

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Key dates:

• Final word cloud released: Friday 1 May 2026
   

• Submit digital evidence of your artwork by: Friday 8 May 2026 - 5pm
   

• Winner and prize announced on Gen-All social media: Monday 1 June 2026
   

Let the words of the global community inspire your creativity.

 

 

 

 

Daily Themes & Events

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Day 1 - Friday 24/04 - Let’s Raise Intergenerational Awareness  

Activity/Event:

• One Word, One World, scan the QR code above to contribute to the Global Word Cloud

• Sign up to the Gen-All Newsletter for Challenges for this week. If you are already signed up, share the link with a friend

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Day 2 - Saturday 25/04 - Let’s Challenge Ageism 

Activity/Event: 

• One Word, One World, scan the QR code above to contribute to the Global Word Cloud

• Complete the quiz, Find out how ageist you are - https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/quiz

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​​Day 3 - Sunday 26/04 - Let’s Challenge Social Isolation and Loneliness 

Activity/Event: 

• One Word, One World, scan the QR code above to contribute to the Global Word Cloud

• Have a chat or a cup of tea with someone of a different generation

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Day 4 - Monday 27/04 - Let’s Celebrate Intergenerational Spaces and Communities

Activity/Event: 

• One Word, One World, scan the QR code above to contribute to the Global Word Cloud

• Explore IG Spaces and Communities near you. Check out our Memebers Map for ideas E.g  https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/the-coming-of-age

 

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13:00 - 14:30 (BST) Feature Webinar - The Impact of Intergenerational Connections in Wales

Via Zoom - Register HERE

 

A one-off webinar showcasing the wonderful intergenerational work that is being done in Wales as part of GIW 2026.

Join us for a one‑off webinar celebrating the inspiring intergenerational projects happening across Wales as part of Global Intergenerational Week (GIW) 2026. This session will highlight real stories, impactful initiatives, and the meaningful connections being built between generations in communities across the country.

 

 

Day 5 - Tuesday 28/04 - Let’s Save the Planet… Together!

​Activity/Event: 

• One Word, One World, scan the QR code above to contribute to the Global Word Cloud

• ​Sow a seed, improve your environment, make a rota for watering it!

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12:00 - 13:15 (BST) Feature Webinar - The Multigenerational Advantage: How Leading Companies Are Making Intergenerational Working Work
Via Zoom - Register HERE

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Live on 28 April and will be available as a recording on 29 April to coincide with "Let’s Develop Intergenerational Workplaces"

As part of Global Intergenerational Week, ProAge and Sanofi are hosting a live webinar exploring how organisations

are turning age diversity into a strategic advantage.
The session will open with Melisande Kingchatchaval Schifter (Global Head of Inclusion,Sanofi), Mafalda Honario

(Head of Longevity Marketing, Fidelidade) and RhiannonSenn (Manager, U-Work Programme, Unilever).

Together, they will set the scene on why age inclusion and longevity thinking are rising up the strategic agenda - not

just as workforce priorities, but as drivers of innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.
Building on this strategic perspective, the session will then move into how these ideas are being put into practice on

the ground. This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Employee Resource Group leaders from Sanofi

(Winona Bolislis), Aviva (Stuart Fraser) and Bayer (Loek Hageman), sharing practical insights on how employee-led networks are shaping culture, influencing policy, and strengthening collaboration across generations.
Expect real-world examples, honest reflections, and ideas you can take straight back into your organisation.

 

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Day 6 - Wednesday 29/04 - Let’s Develop Intergenerational Workplaces

Activity/Event: 

• One Word, One World, scan the QR code above to contribute to the Global Word Cloud

• Use ​IG talking points as a meeting warm-up - Appreciate the differences between the ages and the commonalities. Chatter Matters

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10.30 - 12 (BST) Feature Webinar - Let’s Develop Intergenerational Workplaces
Via GWT Zoom: Register HERE

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This webinar is delivered in partnership with Bayer AG, the international life sciences company and explores both research and practice, offering opportunities to discuss both the challenges and the benefits of a multi-generational workforce. The session will include the following speakers:

• Doctor Heather Emond, University of Stirling, who is going to share her current research on changing working practices.

• Lorraine George, Learning & Development Officer from Generations Working Together, who will be exploring why intergenerational prgrammes contribute towards building an age inclusive workplace culture. 

• Michèle Dennison, an independent practitioner and strategist working at the intersection of ageing, longevity and the future of work. She also works closely with ProAge on research and employer case studies. Michèle is a founding member of Gen-All

• The winners of the GWT Intergenerational Workplace Excellence award, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, who are dedicated to building an inclusive, intergenerational workplace. 

More information about the speakers can be found on the booking page. 

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Day 7 - Thursday 30/04 - Let’s Improve Intergenerational Quality and Sustainability  

Activity/Event: 

• One Word, One World, scan the QR code above to contribute to the Global Word Cloud

• ​How are you going to take IG forward? Create a post for LinkedIn or Instagram to share your moving forward ideas and don’t forget to tag #Gen-All

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10:00 - 11:00 (BST) Feature Webinar - ​Let’s Talk About the Quality of Intergenerational Work

Via Zoom: Register HERE

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As many intergenerational practitioners work alone or in small partnerships, one of the challenges is knowing what intergenerational good quality work looks like.

What helps us to embed good practice and what are the barriers?

What top tips would we give to other intergenerational practitioners to build on their good practice?

Join Di Newton and Emma Rand from AHN Education and Training (AHNEd) and Lorraine George from Generations Working Together (GWT) and their guests, as we explore this topic and identify the knowledge and tools which may be helpful. 

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12:00 -13:30 (BST) Feature Webinar - Becoming the Advocate: How National Leaders Built Intergenerational Movements 

Via Google MEET: Register HERE

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Intergenerational practice is advancing globally, moving from local projects to national strategies and cross-sector collaboration. This session explores the journey: How do these movements begin? Who are the national leaders, and what personal and professional experiences drive their advocacy for intergenerational change? 
 
Join the discussion with our panelists:

• Dr Alan Hatton-Yeo MBE. Roles include: Director General Red Cross Northern Ireland, Founder UK Centre for Intergenerational Practice, Co-Founder International Consortium for Intergenerational Practice, International Senior Fellow Generations United Washington DC.

• Dr Judith Ish-Horowicz MBE (Gen-All).  Co-founder of Apples and Honey Nightingale, AHN Education, and Gen-All. Macrosad International Intergenerational Ambassador 2024.

• Emerita Professor Sue Read (Gen-All) previously Professor of Nursing, editor / author. CEO of The Beth Johnson Foundation, Co-founder of Gen-All.

• Vicki Titterington (LGNI) Intergenerational Advocate and practitioner, Community Development Consultant, working with Linking Generations Northern Ireland 

• Sharon Walker-Zaks, (Kesher Ben Dori) Business Development Professional and Social Entrepreneur, Founder of Kesher Ben Dori (Connecting the Generations). Sharon will focus on how the intersection of the business and social worlds can help build stronger, more connected communities.

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Whether you are an individual, a small community group, or a large national organisation, there is a place for you in GIW 2026.

 

1. Register Your Interest: Sign up for our newsletter to receive official GIW 2026 information and additional daily activities throughout the week

2. Sign up as a supporter here

3. Plan an Event: It can be as simple as a "grand-friends" tea party or as complex as a cross-generational tech-support workshop. Tell us what you are planning here so that we can promote it 

4. Register your event with Generations Working Together here

5. Share Your Story: Use the hashtag #GIW26 and #GenAll to tell us how you’re bridging the age gap.

6. Become a Partner: If your organisation wants to play a larger role, reach out to us about official partnership opportunities.

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