Wales is proudly marking the start of Global Intergenerational Week 2026 this week, with a wide range of activities taking place across communities on Ynys Môn as well as all of Wales. Running from 24 to 30 April, the week celebrates meaningful connections between generations and highlights the positive impact these relationships have on wellbeing, communities, and society.
This year, Menter Môn is proud to act as Country Lead for Wales, coordinating activities and sharing good practice nationally and internationally as part of the global movement.
Throughout the week, children, older people, schools, care homes, and community organisations, as well as local authorities, will come together to take part in activities designed to strengthen intergenerational relationships. On Ynys Môn, several local schools are visiting residential settings to share music, conversation, and companionship.
Pupils from Ysgol y Graig will visit residents at Hafan Cefni, where they will perform songs and spend time together, using music to connect across generations. Children from Ysgol Bryngwran will visit Plas Crigyll, while pupils from Ysgol Henblas are looking forward to spending time with residents at Rhos Residential Home. These visits offer valuable opportunities for shared experiences, friendship, and learning, benefitting both young people and older residents.
In addition to local activities, Wales will host a national webinar on intergenerational practice, showcasing good work from across the country. The webinar will feature contributions from the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, along with Karen from Kariad, and other practitioners and organisations working to build stronger connections between generations. The session will provide a platform for sharing learning, celebrating success, and exploring how intergenerational approaches can support healthier, more connected communities.
As part of Global Intergenerational Week, Menter Môn will also publish a special Ein Hanes Ni bulletin, focusing on Amlwch. The bulletin highlights a particular local area and explores what brings generations together within that community, reflecting on shared history, place, and relationships. The initiative aims to capture stories that show how intergenerational connections are shaped by local culture and community life.
Aaron Morris, Project Officer at Menter Môn said:
“Global Intergenerational Week is about creating meaningful spaces where people of all ages can come together, learn from one another and build genuine connections,” said Aaron Morris, Project Officer at Menter Môn. “Intergenerational activity has been shown to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing and foster greater understanding and respect between generations, and we’re incredibly proud to see so many local communities taking part here in Wales.”
Global Intergenerational Week is celebrated in countries across the world, promoting the message that communities are stronger when generations are connected. With schools, care homes, community organisations, and national bodies taking part, Wales is once again demonstrating its commitment to building age-friendly, inclusive communities.
More activities will take place throughout the week, partners such as Cyngor Gwynedd, Anglesey County Council, Ageing Well in Wrexham, and Cardiff Council are taking part with the programme continuing to grow as organisations and communities join the celebration. Full details can be found on event posters and through participating organisations.
Link to join the webinar on Monday: The Impact of Intergenerational Connections in Wales Tickets, Monday, April 27 • 1 PM – 2:30 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite
