Impact

Seniors Stories

Problem Statement: Younger generations in Latvia need to be informed on how to age well in order to reduce the prejudices associated with aging and increase inter-generational communication.

 

Target Group: Seniors (60+) living in Latvia and adults (below 60) in Latvia.

 

Proposed Solution: Seniors Stories is a podcast series with inspiring, interesting and insightful stories from seniors living in Latvia. Each podcast features an interview with a senior citizen describing his major life experience and lessons learned.

 

Hub Activities: The project activities include:


  • A monthly series of podcasts each featuring a senior citizen and his story;


  • Social media (Facebook, Instagram) communication campaign promoting podcasts and attracting attention to senior audience;


  • Partnerships with various local NGO and organizations (pensioners federation, National library, regional NGOs) for scouting inspiring stories and seniors, as well as promoting communication campaign;


  • A public survey on perception of seniors in the society.

 

Short & Long-Term Goals/Results: The project aims to:


  • Launching at least 12 series of podcasts during the year;


  • Reaching at least 50 000 people in Latvia with quality content on the topic in social media;


  • At least 100 people interacting with the content posted (share, comment, etc.);


  • Partnering with 3 seniors’ organizations on communication and awareness raising efforts;


  • Collecting public survey results on the perception of seniors in the society.

 

Available Metrics:


  • 2 podcast episodes created;

  • 1 partner organization.


 

Collaborators: Project is executed in collaboration with information partners, helping to scout inspiring stories and seniors to share them:



  • Local NGOs;


  • Pensioners federation;


  • The National Library of Latvia.