| Initiative |
Launch |
Description |
Impact Areas |
| iShow |
2020 |
To address growing isolation, facilitated virtual friendships between children and the elderly |
Health, education |
| Theatre |
2011 |
Crews of seniors rehearse acts, build a mobile stage, and tour to delight children. Since inception, over 30 plays performed (some in children hospitals) for thousands of children |
Education, health, community |
| Safari |
2013 |
Intergenerational trips to the Washington Zoo |
Animals, education |
| Story of Your Life |
2013 |
7-9 graders interview senior citizens and with guidance of professional editor compile short stories/ biographies |
Education, health |
| Grandmalicious |
2012 |
Seniors teach juniors in cooking classes how to pick the right ingredients and prepare nutritious meals |
Nutrition, health |
| Silver Gamer |
2012 |
Juniors visit nursing homes to perform video games with seniors that require some physical activity |
Technology, health |
| Journey II |
2010 |
Successful launch of Journey I in Gera inspired another team in Southern Bavaria to run a similar initiative |
Health, nature, community |
| Reading II |
2010 |
Successful launch of Reading I at Chiemsee triggered another organization to launch a similar initiative in Dusseldorf |
Education, health, community |
| Summer Cup II |
2010 |
Successful execution of Summer Cup I inspired another launch |
Health, community |
| Journey I |
2010 |
Nursing home residents tour over several days to explore nature, and with organized help of school classes, do activities (e.g. kayaking) that they wouldn’t think possible |
Health, nature, community |
| Reading I |
2010 |
Successful launch of Reading I at Chiemsee triggered another organization to launch a similar initiative in Dusseldorf |
Education, health, community |
| Summer Cup I |
2009 |
Flagship sports initiative where seniors and juniors team up in intergenerational teams and perform various tasks. Team with most points wins the Summer Cup |
Health, community |
| Young Angels |
2009 |
5-6 graders visit nursing homes to play with residents or perform e.g. ballets, singing |
Health, community |
| Silver Surfer |
2009 |
Students use computer facilities at universities in off-peak hours and invite/ train senior citizens how to use a computer, and e.g. find information on the internet |
Technology, education |
| Career Coach |
2008 |
Retired professionals who had great careers meet regularly with students (16-18 yo) and help them identify their career goals, find employment opportunities, practice interviews, provide financial support for job search related expenses |
Education, careers |
