KORALE Newsletter #1: Tackling Loneliness Across Europe! 

Welcome to the first edition of the KORALE Newsletter!  

We are excited to keep you updated on the latest activities of the KORALE project, highlight key developments from our project partners, and share valuable insights on tackling loneliness and social isolation.  

What does the Newsletter include?

Project Updates/Review 

• 1st Study Visit : Gipuzkoa Sets the Stage for KORALE’s Four-Year Journey  

• Peer Review Report 01: Evaluating Good Practices from Gipuzkoa  

• 2nd Study Visit: Vienna – Strengthening Knowledge Exchange on Loneliness in Young People  

• Regional Stakeholder Seminars: Local Insights for Broader Impact 

• KORALE Webinar: Loneliness in Emerging Adulthood 

Spotlight: Partner Contributions  

• A Lonely Planet? Addressing loneliness from a neighbourhood perspective  

• Bridging the Information Gap: Fingal’s Community Events Empower Older Adults 

• 1st Meeting of the KORALE Community of Practice in Lisbon  

• ADINBERRI awards 800,000 euros to take forward 12 projects to tackle loneliness

Good Practices & Policy Insights 

• HUSRUM: Combating Youth Loneliness Through Community and Connection 

• Strengthening Social Cohesion: Austria’s National Platform Against Loneliness 

• Neighbour Matcher 

• The RADAR Project: Lisbon’s Networked Approach to Combat Elderly Isolation 

• ADINBERRI Launches Innovative Observatory & Knowledge Hub to Combat Loneliness 

• Developing a policy instrument to address the challenges faced by older people in Fingal: Fingal Age Friendly Strategy  

Upcoming Events  

• Next Stop: Lisbon – Exploring Community Solutions to Loneliness 

Interesting international Developments on the Topic of Loneliness  

• Global Initiative on Loneliness and Social Connection WHO Social Connection 

• Joint Research Centre Report on Loneliness in Europe (2024) 

• Interreg Europe Article on Loneliness 

• A Comparison of Youth Loneliness in Europe (2024) - Bertelsmann-Stiftung 

Call to Action: Get Involved!  

Join the Journey Against Loneliness   

Register now for the KORALE newsletter, visit the project website, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube for more updates:   

• Discover Successful Intervention Strategies and Good Practices: Learn about the innovative approaches and effective solutions implemented in the Basque Country, Austria, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, and Denmark to combat loneliness.  

• Engage in Public Debates: Participate in discussions aimed at destigmatizing loneliness and fostering community support.  

• Shape Impactful Policies: Contribute your experience and expertise to help shape regional policies addressing this critical issue.  

Contact:  Katrin Weber, KORALE Communication Manager   

[email protected] | Tel. +43 676 77 52 562 | www.interregeurope.eu/korale