About Gen K
GenK (Generational Kindness) is an all ages movement combatting ageism and building stronger communities through acts of kindness. GenK'ers know ageism hurts and believe our value should not be determined solely on the basis of our age. We need each other and when we work across generations we can change the world - one act of kindness at a time.
Gen K is an initiative of the Centre for Intergenerational Power, established by Celebrate Ageing Ltd in 2021. It was inspired by our work challenging ageism and our The Kindness Pandemic, voted the Most Uplifting Facebook Group in the World at the 2022 Facebook Awards. Learn more about our Kindness Pandemic in our interview with TED CEO Chris Anderson and at the launch of his book on Infectious Generosity.
Gen K is an initiative of the Centre for Intergenerational Power, established by Celebrate Ageing Ltd in 2021. It was inspired by our work challenging ageism and our The Kindness Pandemic, voted the Most Uplifting Facebook Group in the World at the 2022 Facebook Awards. Learn more about our Kindness Pandemic in our interview with TED CEO Chris Anderson and at the launch of his book on Infectious Generosity.
GenK workshops
Gen K workshops bring older and younger people together to combat ageism and build stronger local communities. Workshop participants are supported to work in intergenerational pairs/teams to explore ageism and to undertake a simple act of kindness for someone doing it tough in the local community. Kindness is presented as a framework for building compassion for others - including older people and those doing it tough in the local community. The acts of kindness become shared goals, encouraging stronger intergenerational connections to be built.
Facilitator's Kit
A GenK Facilitator's Kit has been developed for service providers, groups and community leaders to host a GenK workshop. It includes a 12 month license, step by step instructions, downloadable resources, ppt and video - all facilitators need to host the workshops. For a detailed overview of the Kit, click here or go directly to our Thinkific platform here. A small licensing fee helps Celebrate Ageing Ltd (a charity) cover the cost of developing and maintaining this and other Kits to build respect for older people.
Workshop stories
Check out the videos below sharing Jamie and Norma's story from one of the pilot workshops hosted by the Older Women's Network NSW. The workshop bought older and younger women together.
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About us
Gen K is an initiative of the Centre for Intergenerational Power, established by Celebrate Ageing Ltd in 2021. It was inspired by our work challenging ageism and our The Kindness Pandemic, voted the Most Uplifting Facebook Group in the World in the 2022 Facebook Awards. Learn more about our Kindness Pandemic in our interview with TED CEO Chris Anderson and at the launch of his book on Infectious Generosity. To contact us: [email protected]
