Plaudernetz(Chat Net) is an innovative telephone service dedicated to combating loneliness by randomly connecting callers feeling lonely with 4,200 volunteers.

The Caring Community initiative provides activities for social and cultural participation to prevent isolation and loneliness especially for vulnerable people.

This initiative outlines the process of developing a policy instrument to address the challenges faced by older people in Fingal.

A Avó Veio Trabalhar empowers seniors through creativity, fostering social connections and a sense of purpose to combat loneliness and isolation.

Tackling unwanted loneliness and social isolation among seniors through regular rides on adapted bicycles (trishaws) provided by volunteer pilots.

GemeinsamErleben bridges digital and real-life connections, empowering users to overcome loneliness by joining local events and building lasting friendships.

younus offers mentoring for children & parents to promote positive development, mental wellbeing & new perspectives for families in challenging circumstances.

The municipality of Aalst prioritizes reaching vulnerable citizens by paying spontaneous home visits to senior residents aged 75 years and over.

The city of Aalst collaborated with Give A Day to develop a local matching platform for neighbourly help called ‘Burenmatcher’ (‘Neighbour Matcher’).

Hobby Lobby provides free leisure courses for disadvantaged youth in Austria, fostering social connections, skill development, and equal opportunities.

WienZimmer Gartenstadt is a coordinated social space, a social hub for the hardships and offerings in the immediate neighborhood of the community center.

HUSRUM supports lonely youth (16-30) via social activities, conversation groups, and a “heartmate” matching program, led by volunteers.