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Together Old and Young - TOY is a intergenerational learning project involving senior people (55 years +) and young children (0- 8 years) in community based non formal activities. It is based on the premise that constructive relationships between young children and older people can be built to the mutual benefit of both generations and can contribute to the social cohesion of communities. This mu ...

New strategies are required to create a European society active at all ages. These must enable elders and youngsters to be protagonists in the social life of their communities. New forms of volunteering provide a major opportunity for this to happen, enhancing the self-esteem of both generations while reducing the risk of social isolation for elders in particular. The core of the initiative is the ...