Gen Z Friendly Seniors is a collaborative project of adult education institutions that provide lifelong learning for people of all ages. The awareness that seniors are disconnected from social life due to the difficulties faced by people over the age of 60 as a result of the generational divide in lifestyles led the partners to realize this project. The project aimed to build a unifying bridge over different lifestyles between Generation Z and older generations to support vulnerable groups of seniors over 60 by creating educational opportunities for active aging. In this context, we wanted to implement the social campaign 'Senior Friendly School', which establishes long-term relationships between adult education institutions and schoolchildren. Project activities would motivate seniors over 60 years old to take a positive and proactive attitude. When the seniors take a role in education with school children, there would be active learning among the generations and it would create the shape of a positive image of old age among schoolchildren.
According to the research results of each project partner, the results obtained from all partner countries were as follows; - Lack of practices related to seniors, which do not support their social and civic activities, - Meager participation in education and training among seniors over 60 years of age and slow adoption of digital technologies, - Ageism and outdated social norms, isolated and marginalized seniors, - Need for new and creative methods, not only to benefit from the wisdom of seniors but also to provide opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful participation, - Seniors need up-to-date basic skills, including social skills such as communication, empathy, active listening, ICT skills, self-presentation, persuasion, etc. - Generation Z's lack of sufficient knowledge about aging has led to many incorrect practices regarding seniors' lifestyles, - Children and youth can change their stereotypical definitions of old age from their views about seniors in line with the reality of aging, - The desire for seniors' participation in education to create the potential for children and youth to develop their skills and knowledge, and to contribute to seniors living more active and fulfilling lives.