Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection(@GILC__) 's Twitter Profileg
Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection

@GILC__

The Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection (GILC) catalyzes national organizations in a global movement to end #socialisolation and #loneliness.

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linkhttps://www.gilc.global/ calendar_today27-05-2021 20:15:19

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BBC World Service(@bbcworldservice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Could singing in a choir help us feel less lonely? 🎶

Sophia Smith Galer explains why it could help us feel more connected to others.

Hear more on Where to be a Woman 🎧 bbc.in/49sDlD2

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Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection(@GILC__) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An easy & fascinating listen here. Loneliness and how in 2 countries it is lower for women there..and the value of singing ! Campaign to End Loneliness

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

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Neighbours Every Day(@NED_AUS) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Host connections. A simple morning tea, afternoon tea or shared plate / potluck event. In the warmer weather you can do this in your front yard, or communal area, or driveway / car park. For tips, ideas & other free resources visit neighbourseveryday.org/resources/

Host connections. A simple morning tea, afternoon tea or shared plate / potluck event. In the warmer weather you can do this in your front yard, or communal area, or driveway / car park. For tips, ideas & other free resources visit neighbourseveryday.org/resources/
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Neighbours Every Day(@NED_AUS) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Get out there. Hang out on your verandah or front garden, or perhaps spend more time at your letter box. Try short walks. Smile, wave, say hello. For more neighbourseveryday.org/wp-content/upl…

Get out there. Hang out on your verandah or front garden, or perhaps spend more time at your letter box. Try short walks. Smile, wave, say hello. For more #ShareBelonging neighbourseveryday.org/wp-content/upl…
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Campaign to End Loneliness(@EndLonelinessUK) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We can't talk about collaboration and partnership without a mention to our wonderful advisory group , Paul Cann Nancy Hey Catherine Underwood Pamela Qualter Naomi Phillips Chris Frederick
Read a recent blog from one of the team here lght.ly/dj3amf2

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American Psychological Association(@APA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New research highlights a growing ' gap' between U.S. middle-aged adults and their European counterparts. The study points to differences in cultural norms, socioeconomic influences and social safety nets as potential explanations.

Learn more: at.apa.org/68589a

New research highlights a growing '#loneliness gap' between U.S. middle-aged adults and their European counterparts. The study points to differences in cultural norms, socioeconomic influences and social safety nets as potential explanations. Learn more: at.apa.org/68589a
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It Socks to be Lonely Sometimes/The Glamour Club(@Janicemoth1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ending loneliness. Connecting communities requires tenacity, creativity, determination, everyone rolling up their sleeves giving their talents freely for the sake of a cause greater than themselves 🎉💘

TY Hon Alderman Bob Smytherman
Mayor of Worthing
Worthing Journal
Promedica24 WSussex

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Campaign to End Loneliness(@EndLonelinessUK) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our friends are doing important work to ensure the places and spaces we use are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for people of all ages.

Visit Warm Welcome UK Chatty Cafe Scheme and the Good Practice Mentors to learn more and get involved.

Our friends are doing important work to ensure the places and spaces we use are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for people of all ages. Visit @WarmWelcome_UK @chattycafe and the @GPMentors to learn more and get involved. #BuiltEnvironment #OurLegacy
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HelsinkiMissio(@HelsinkiMissio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pääsiäisenä vietetään aikaa perheen ja läheisten kanssa sekä keskitytään siihen, mikä on elämässä tärkeää.

Jaa keväistä pääsiäisiloa läheisellesi lahjalla, joka ilahduttaa saajaansa pitkään. HelsinkiMission aineettomalla lahjalla ilahdutat läheistäsi ja mahdollistat tärkeää apua…

Pääsiäisenä vietetään aikaa perheen ja läheisten kanssa sekä keskitytään siihen, mikä on elämässä tärkeää. Jaa keväistä pääsiäisiloa läheisellesi lahjalla, joka ilahduttaa saajaansa pitkään. HelsinkiMission aineettomalla lahjalla ilahdutat läheistäsi ja mahdollistat tärkeää apua…
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Campaign to End Loneliness(@EndLonelinessUK) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We need the right mix of places in our communities. Bumping spaces help us to form to 'weak ties' and increase our feeling of belonging.

Visit Anchor and The Friendly Bench®️ to see how they are using benches as meeting points and social hubs.

We need the right mix of places in our communities. Bumping spaces help us to form to 'weak ties' and increase our feeling of belonging. Visit @AnchorLaterLife and @Friendly_Bench to see how they are using benches as meeting points and social hubs. #BuiltEnvironment #OurLegacy
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Campaign to End Loneliness(@EndLonelinessUK) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over the past few months, our team have been working on preserving our legacy and we are pleased to announce that we are working with the Centre for Loneliness Studies at Sheffield Hallam University to ensure our website remains live when we close at the end of April 2024

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