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.