ELAC for migrant elders - first “European Local Authorities Competition on Good Practices on the Support for Migrant Elders’ Initiatives“
Cultural and ethnic diversity of an ageing population - an opportunity for Europe’s towns and municipalities
Local authorities are key players when it comes to improving the quality of life of their citizens. In 2010/2011 a first European competition will award municipalities for their innovative initiatives in the mutual integration of migrant elders.
The prizes awarded will revolve around local authority initiatives for the mutual integration of migrant elders in all municipal fields of activity for the improvement of the quality of life of elderly people:
- housing,
- leisure and culture,
- social and intergenerational activities
- support of economic activities related to culturally sensitive
products and services
- support of volunteering by and for migrant elders
Local authorities are key players when it comes to improving the quality of life of their citizens. In 2010/2011 a first European competition will award municipalities for their innovative initiatives in the mutual integration of migrant elders.
The prizes awarded will revolve around local authority initiatives for the mutual integration of migrant elders in all municipal fields of activity for the improvement of the quality of life of elderly people:
- housing,
- leisure and culture,
- social and intergenerational activities
- support of economic activities related to culturally sensitive
products and services
- support of volunteering by and for migrant elders
