Webinar | Ageing together: building connected communities in European rural areas

This webinar, co-organised by the SERIGO project and the European Local Innovation Forum (ELIF), will explore how older people in rural areas, often facing isolation, limited services and digital exclusion, can be empowered as active contributors to resilient and inclusive communities. Through concrete examples and cross-country perspectives, participants will examine how community-led initiatives, social innovation and policy frameworks can promote social inclusion in rural Europe.

What to expect?

• Discover concrete examples of community-led, socially innovative initiatives that support service provision and the inclusion of older people in rural areas.
• Participate in knowledge exchange and peer learning among Community of Practice (CoP) and ELIF members, policy-makers, practitioners and researchers.
• Learn from evidence-based insights from the SERIGO project’s research, linking them to European policy frameworks and pilots’ activities.
• Explore scalable and replicable models that can support the community-building and active ageing.

About the CoP

This webinar is part of the SERIGO Community of Practice (CoP) series (#SERIGOevents), which advances social innovation for the inclusion of vulnerable groups in rural areas. Each event highlights key themes identified through SERIGO’s research and pilot activities, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation.

About ELIF

The European Local Innovation Forum (ELIF), an AEIDL initiative, is a collaborative space where local practitioners, researchers and policymakers come together to exchange experiences, discuss challenges and co-create solutions for local development across Europe. ELIF organises webinars, events and thematic exchanges, showcases innovative local practices, and creates opportunities for peer learning, capacity building and collaboration. With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 2,050 members, ELIF is an open, collaborative space where local communities working across diverse development fields can make their voices heard.