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La compagnie du Labyrinthe
Association: The Labyrinth Company To address the exclusion of people in difficulty, the association works to provide housing, support integration, and rebuild social connections. The goal is to break the isolation of older adults, to rekindle their desire to spend time together, to go out, and to be active participants in their own creative process. Supported Project: Going for a Walk The objective is to create a high-quality play, with the support of theater professionals,


Habitat & Humanisme
Association: Habitat et Humanisme To address the exclusion of people in difficulty, the association works to provide housing, promote social integration, and rebuild social connections. Its aim is to prevent the loss of independence among seniors and foster intergenerational connections, community spirit, and openness to the outside world. Project 1: 2024 Prevent the loss of independence among seniors and promote intergenerational connections, community spirit, and openness t


Espace Canopy
Association: Espace Canopy Espace Canopy is an organization that promotes cultural and artistic creation through the creation and management of private cultural spaces. Supported Project: Escape Art Seniors The project aims to combat social isolation among seniors through a program of cultural visits and outings. This initiative seeks to foster social connections and shared experiences through art. These visits are characterized by comprehensive organization and friendly supp


Apréva RMS
The Association: Apréva works diligently to support independent living. They currently operate seven nursing homes (EHPADs) and dedicate their staff to promoting the well-being of seniors. Supported Project 1 (2021): Healing through Horticultural Therapy The project's main objective is to foster intergenerational connections between residents and their families by developing a therapeutic garden and cultivating a shared "wellness" garden at a senior residence in Leforest, Pas


La boite à histoire
Association : La boite à histoire -> To promote, organize, and develop activities that contribute to the sharing of knowledge and the improvement of the education system, and all similar, related, or complementary activities that may facilitate their realization or development. Supported Project: The Senior Citizens' Television News in Intergenerational Shared Housing The goal of the Senior Citizens' Television News is to allow residents of intergenerational, supportive share


L’olivier des Sages
Association : Olivier des Sages Located in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement, volunteers meet at Olivier des Sages to support seniors (particularly those from immigrant backgrounds) and maintain their social connections. Seniors gather at the Philippe Jeantet Social Café to request administrative assistance and participate in activities organized by the association. A Social & Solidarity Grocery Store has been established to help impoverished seniors. The store provides essential pro


ATIR
Association: ATIR The association aims to provide material, medical, and moral support to elderly people suffering from kidney failure. Supported Projects 2021: Fav Saving-Lives This portable device allows operations to be performed in many regions of Tunisia where hospitals lack surgical equipment. This will save up to 50 kidney failure patients per year, primarily those aged 50 and over, as these patients experience the most difficulties during dialysis sessions and develop


Repas Part’âge
Association: Repas Part’âge, a Normandy-based association, encourages seniors to rediscover the pleasure of eating. Founded by Mehdi Duteil, the association now enables older adults to share a meal together. Supported Projects: Repas Part’âge at the Résidence de la Marque in Hem The project aims to allow residents of senior living facilities to share delicious, balanced, and convivial meals. The goal is to offer them regular opportunities to meet in community spaces to cook a


La Cravate Solidaire
Association: La Cravate Solidaire La Cravate Solidaire Lille aims to combat the growing number of senior job seekers by supporting 80 job seekers over 55 years old in their job search through its "Boost Workshops." These workshops consist of four stages: An initial welcome to understand expectations, identify any obstacles that may hinder the job search, and build the participant's confidence. An image coaching session with the selection of a suitable outfit. A mock interview


EuraSanté Solidarité
Supported Project: 2ASD This project funds a short training course (5 days) for caregivers to acquire a minimum level of knowledge aimed at facilitating their support and improving the quality of life of vulnerable individuals. The benefits for caregivers are multifaceted: building confidence in their role and supporting them through this stage of life, reinforcing their actions and contributions to those they care for, and enabling them to share experiences and connect with


Résidence de la pévèle de Cysoing
Supported Project: Activity and Scent Garden The main objective of this project is the creation of a participatory, healthy, productive, and aesthetically pleasing vegetable and orchard garden. This garden aims to provide opportunities for walking, adapted physical activity, interaction, activities, and discovery among residents, families, and members of the community. For the design and maintenance of this garden, emphasis is placed on preserving and harmonizing the environm


Wissensoase Liester
Supported Project: Wissensoase This project aims to support a new senior living facility in the town of Stolberg (North Rhine-Westphalia). The catastrophic floods of July 14, 2021, severely impacted residents, as well as numerous social service organizations and the municipal administration. In an unprecedented initiative, the municipality and social service providers joined forces to open a meeting place, "The Blue House," on March 10, 2022. This space offers intergeneration


Fashion Green Hub
The association: Fashion Green Hub, a fashion and textile association, promotes the message of a more sustainable, ethical, local, and innovative fashion industry that creates jobs in local communities. It currently has 300 members located throughout France. Based in Roubaix, it supports all businesses, large and small, through collaborative work and concrete projects. Supported project: Training for people over 55. This project aims to identify and train people over 55 who a


Fondation Partage et vie
The Partage et Vie Foundation fights against dependencies related to age, illness, or disability. It works to promote the independence of vulnerable individuals in care facilities and at home. The supported project: MediMoov The project's main objective is to implement individualized support for residents and promote non-pharmacological therapeutic approaches. It focuses on improving support conditions and the well-being of residents through the installation of an interactive


Ensemble 2 générations
The association, Ensemble 2 Générations, has created a concept that provides free or low-cost housing for students in exchange for their presence or services in the homes of senior citizens. The supported project: Opening of an intergenerational co-living agency The creation of this new agency will provide free or low-cost housing for students in exchange for their presence or services in the homes of senior citizens in the city of Vannes. This addresses three major challenge


DK Pulse
The association: DK Pulse specializes in health and fitness. It implements adapted physical activity programs for vulnerable populations. It advises and guides people with chronic illnesses to help them regain and strengthen their abilities. The supported project: "If you don't come to the gym, the gym comes to you" is the motto of the DK Pulse association, promoting adapted physical activity for seniors. To this end, buses transformed into "mobile gyms" offer an innovative s


APPA à Zaghouan
L’association : L’Association de Protection des Personnes Âgées en Tunisie permet d’apporter un soutien matériel, médical et moral aux séniors esseulés dans la région de Zaghouan. Le projet soutenu : Soutien Hiver 21 L’APPA (l’association de protection des personnes âgées) de Zaghouan est une association qui a pour but d’apporter un soutien et une prise en charge des personnes âgées sans soutien dans la région de Zaghouan.Actuellement elle s’occupe de 150 personnes âgées. Les


Focus 4 Hope
The association, Focus4Hope, has the potential to significantly improve mental well-being by reintegrating isolated seniors into their communities. Its goal is to combat loneliness and isolation by giving older people the opportunity to socialize in a variety of settings. Focus4Hope works closely with local care homes and assisted living facilities, as well as its own network of service users and charitable organizations, to identify participants. They have established a prog


Coeurious
The association Coeurious offers a tailored support program to help seniors learn the methodology of introspection through writing and art: this is art therapy. The supported project: Echoes of the Heart This project aims to preserve intergenerational memory by supporting seniors in sharing their life experiences and worldview in a timeless way with younger generations. This approach is based on an innovative autobiographical method that includes: Self-expression through crea


À vélo sans Âge : Le droit au vent dans les cheveux
The Association: Cycling Without Age offers tricycle rides to dependent individuals. Volunteers dedicate their time to letting seniors experience the feeling of the wind in their hair during a bike ride. The Supported Project: The Right to the Wind in Your Hair This project aims to offer dependent elderly people safe and enjoyable bike rides in the fresh air. These rides are organized in partnership with retirement homes and nursing homes. They take place on an electric-assis
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