28th October 2015
Last week, members of the ILC Global Alliance participated in a series of events organized by the International Longevity Centre – Brazil.
Before the Annual Meeting of the Global Alliance on the 23rd October, Presidents, Directors and other senior staff of most of the ILCs participated in the 10th Bradesco Longevity Forum in São Paulo and the 3rd International Longevity Forum in Rio de Janeiro.
The theme was Age-Friendly Initiatives – ranging from age-friendly cities to states, countries, businesses, universities, transport, media and much more. In three panels, the ILCs presented a variety of age-friendly initiatives, which will be featured on this website in the coming months.
Reflections from the ILC GA Co-Presidents as they conclude their term
At the January meeting of the ILC Global Alliance, Co-Presidents Julie Byles and Margaret Gillis reflected on the achievements of the Global Alliance during their tenure as presidents from 2021-2025, before handing over the torch to two newly elected Co-Presidents.
12th January 2026
Prof. Dr. Tineke Abma on the value of elderly participation
Older adult participation provides unique insights, strengthens democratic processes, and enhances ownership of initiatives. Practical approaches like the FIRST model support meaningful engagement in policy, care, and research.
23 December 2025
Inclusive ageing: Tackling loneliness among older migrants through participation and co-creation
Older migrants in the Netherlands are particularly vulnerable to loneliness due to health, financial, and migration-related challenges. The Together against Loneliness intervention shows how a culturally sensitive, co-creative approach can strengthen social bonds and improve well-being.
18 December 2025
