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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the fourth issue of "Worlds of Experience" on
"The Elderly and Youth"!
In spite of the key role older people play in society, and a
worldwide aging population, the importance of working with
older people is often ignored by public organisations and
NGOs alike.
Conversely, the articles by ICYE volunteers and
organisations such as Help Age International (HAI) and
AGE show how crucial it is to enhance an intergenerational
approach to education and to recognise older people as a
social, cultural as well as economic resource for the
development of local communities.
The insights of young volunteers into the daily lives of older
people and their interaction with them are yet another
demonstration of how beneficial it is for young and older
people to "combine enthusiasm, skills and experience to
make a difference" as Catherine Hines, a former
ICYE/EVS volunteer working at HAI, tells us.
After the refreshing contributions from ICYE volunteers -
coming to grips with "cultural shock" with common sense
and humour and making the most out of their volunteering
abroad - Around The World refers to a wide range of
exciting initiatives promoted by International Organisations
and NGOs to raise awareness of young people on peace
making, bridging the digital divide, HIV/AIDS, active
citizenship and globalisation.
This section also highlights, among others, a number of
upcoming regional and worldwide events such as the 3rd
World Youth Festival and the Latin American conference
on youth as social capital, and the international networks
Global Youth Action Network and the Hospitality Club.
In the hope that you will enjoy reading it, please note that
the next Issue of "Worlds of Experience" will focus on
"Human Rights, Refugees and Youth" and will be
published on 30th June 2004.
If you would like to contribute, please send any news,
pictures, links or other information resources related to
volunteering and the theme to icye@icye.org by the 31st
of May 2004.
"Worlds of Experience" can also be found as a
PDF
file in the ICYE Federation’s web site.
With best regards
ICYE International Office
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