GREYCELLS
Association of Former International Civil Servants for Development.
Geneva, Switzerland.
Program Description
“Dialogue between generations is as important as dialogue between nations.”
“Central to Greycells’ mission is the dissemination of UN values, achieved by harnessing the knowledge and experience of its former staff members…facilitating intergenerational dialogue between seniors and millennials, and enhancing exchanges between the Geneva-Swiss population and the international expatriate community.”
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Former United Nations and International civil servant professionals or Greycells members share practical knowledge and experience with organizations, students and young professionals.
The organization is active in multiple intergenerational projects.
Annual intergenerational dialogues are held in collaboration with partners including the Geneva International Model United Nations (GIMUN), YouthUN, the Youth Parliament of Geneva, Rotary Geneva International, Cité Seniors of Geneva and the Platform of Associations of Seniors of Geneva.
Greycells' members also contributes to the Coalition for the UN We Need, working with global think tanks and NGOs as well as the Kofi Annan Foundation’s Changemakers initiative that connects 12 young people from around the world who have initiated activities linked to the knowledge, support, and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals with experienced practitioners and leaders.
Greycells' works with the Eduki Foundation providing the opportunity for young students to participate in intergenerational activities with former civil servants such as interviews on topics related to the UN mandate and the SDG Sustainable Development Goals.
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Senior Contributions Programs
Intergenerational Programs
Intergenerational Social Activities
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