Organizational Overview and Purpose
Age Friendly Active Communities New Brunswick, AFAC-NB for short is a dedicated not for profit organization working in conjunction with the Department of Social Development to encourage and support communities to become a NB recognized Age-Friendly Community.
The Age-Friendly Communities initiative was developed by the World Health Organization following more than 30 years of research. In Canada, it is supported by the Public Health Agency of Canada and continues to be endorsed and supported by both organizations today.
NB Age-Friendly Community Recognition Program
The Government of New Brunswick launched the Age-Friendly Community Recognition Program in 2012.
Providing support and encouragement for all communities throughout the province to attain Age-Friendly Community Recognition.
The program is managed by the Department of Social Development
You can locate their detailed NB Age-Friendly Community information at the following link:
Age-friendly communities - gnb.ca
AFAC-NB's Commitment to Age-Friendly Communities
We strive to create awareness of the Age-Friendly Community initiative and highlight the importance of creating communities where people of all ages can thrive.
Our mission is to encourage and support communities across New Brunswick in achieving Age-Friendly Community recognition and to provide ongoing guidance to help them sustain that recognition over time.
Strengthens communities for everyone by fostering greater cohesion, inclusion, and connection across all ages.
Uses a proactive, preventative approach, working from the ground up to build awareness, encourage citizen ownership, and support meaningful community engagement.
Centres lived experience, ensuring older adults have a direct voice in identifying priorities and shaping solutions rather than having decisions made on their behalf.
AFAC-NB supports communities throughout the process, providing guidance and support on the journey toward becoming and maintaining status as an age-friendly community.
NB Age-Friendly Communities are helping citizens to live their best life!
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