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WHO Global Network ofAge-friendly Cities and Communities

WHO Global Network ofAge-friendly Cities and Communities

Imagine a Community…Imagine a Community…

Where older people are valued as a resource and a source of

wisdom. A place where all generations live better lives and

with greater connectedness.

Where older people are valued as a resource and a source of

wisdom. A place where all generations live better lives and

with greater connectedness.

A place that is welcoming and that recognizes the needs of all

people.

A place that is welcoming and that recognizes the needs of all

people.

Cities and communities around the world are striving to make this world their reality. Large and small, urban and rural—communities of all cultures are finding creative ways to respond to the needs of their older residents. Each community is unique.

 

What does an age-friendly community look like?

What does an age-friendly community look like?

PHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLEPHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLEPHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLEPHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLE

Creating communities that have safe and welcoming outdoor areas, bright living

spaces near accessible shops and restaurants, and that allow people of all

abilities to fully engage is vital. Age-friendly places encourage healthy living and well-

being in all dimensions of life.

Creating communities that have safe and welcoming outdoor areas, bright living

spaces near accessible shops and restaurants, and that allow people of all

abilities to fully engage is vital. Age-friendly places encourage healthy living and well-

being in all dimensions of life.

Providing safe places for people to meet and mingle. Giving older people a voice in local affairs and government.

Letting them know they are appreciated and loved. Acknowledging their contributions as

valuable and necessary.

Providing safe places for people to meet and mingle. Giving older people a voice in local affairs and government.

Letting them know they are appreciated and loved. Acknowledging their contributions as

valuable and necessary.

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Membership Membership

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Affiliated ProgrammesAffiliated Programmes

Country Programme NameCanada Pan Canadian AFC Recognition Initiative

Canada - Québec Muncipalité Amie des Aînés (MADA)

France Bien vieillir – vivre ensemble

Ireland Ageing Well Network

Portugal Portuguese Platform

Russian Federation Bashkortostan

Slovenia Slovene Network of Age-friendly Cities

Spain Spanish National AFC Programme

United States AARP Network of Age-friendly Communities

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Role of Affiliated Programmes/NetworksRole of Affiliated Programmes/Networks

Promote age-friendly cities approach at the regional / national level and facilitate membership in the WHO Global Network

Provide a national/local rather than global perspective for members (same policy / cultural context)

Provide an accessible platform for exchange same language / opportunities to meet in person

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WHO Network CycleWHO Network Cycle

1 .Joining the network

-Develop a mechanism to involve older people

-Conduct baseline assessment of age-friendliness

-Develop action plan

-Identify indicators to monitor progress over time

2 .Implementation

-Implement action plan

-Monitor indicators

-Report on progress

3 .Evaluate progress & continual improvement

-Measure progress

-Identify successes and remaining gaps

-Develop new action plan

Years 1- 2 Years 3- 5

External ReviewExternal Review

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Different domains of city life Different domains of city life

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Advantages of MembershipAdvantages of Membership

Access to a wide network of cities and communities sharing the commitment to improve the quality of life of their older populations

Exchange of information and good practice –find inspiration, learn about innovative solutions from others

Sharing of assessment methodologies and action plan development

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www.agefriendlyworld.org

www.who.int/ageing

www.agefriendlyworld.org

www.who.int/ageing

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Global Age-friendly Cities: A GuideGlobal Age-friendly Cities: A Guide

WHO Guide outlines a framework for assessing the age-friendliness of a city

WHO Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities

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For more informationFor more information

WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities

http://www.who.int/ageing/age_friendly_cities_network/en/index.html

Global Age-friendly Cities: A guide

http://www.who.int/ageing/age_friendly_cities_guide/en/

WHO Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities

http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/Age_friendly_cities_checklist.pdf

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Contact usContact us

Contact: Lisa Warth

Project Manager, Age-friendly Cities and Communities

Department of Ageing and Life Course, World Health Organization

New email address for the Network: gnafcc@who.in

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