Activism of seniors

Activism of seniors

SeniorskiaBelgrade, April 2015. Municipality of Zvezdara and Volunteering Centre of Zvezdara, one of the important partner for Adult Education Society, were organized public presentation of research results on topic „Activism of Seniors from Belgrade – needs and possibilities“. The aim of the research was to discovered statements and knowledge of the respondents about activism of seniors, causes of their social exclusion and finally what to motivate them to be active. In the section of the recommendations authors emphasized lack of continuing and accessible educational programmes and those for seniors’ empowerment. Representatives of AES actively participated to the presentation and discussed the significance of establishment of initiatives for inter- and intra-generational exchange at the level of local communities. This activities will open space and give opportunity for seniors to become more active, recognisable as valuable members of society and equal participants in communication with younger generations. This activities can be an excellent example of groups for learning in community and community development. The presentation was the great opportunity for the representatives of AES to make contacts with possible partners, which are active in the field of education for third aged population. This event gave new ideas for the activities of the upcoming Adult Learning Festival.