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Life Story Challenge

Who do you know who is amazing? Someone interesting, kind, worthwhile, brave, crazy, amazing, selfless, or generous and who is continuing living life to the full - an "Active Ager"?


Simply create a Life Story about someone you know using photos and stories you’ve collected and tell the story of their life and what they are doing now. It’s a brilliant way to tell the world how great they are.

This Challenge has been launched as part of the European Year 2012 which is designed to celebrate active ageing and relationships between people of different generations.

Active ageing means growing old in good health and as a full member of society, feeling more fulfilled in our jobs, more independent in our daily lives and more involved as citizens. As people get older, they can play a big and important part in families, in society and at work.

Find out more

What is a life story?

Creating a Life Story: Practical Steps

Tips on interviewing someone



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