"The Assembly strongly believes that intergenerational and intercultural co-operation programmes can improve community connections and demographic challenges because there is no sustainable development without intergenerational balance. Intergenerational learning for children brings higher self-esteem and helps them make new friendships. As for the older adults, they feel valued, their health and fitness improve and they are less isolated and learn new skills, including the use of new technologies. Finally, their general physical well-being improves. Communities such as families and family networks together benefit from intergenerational learning, thanks to the social inclusion that is brought by intergenerational solidarity."