About Us
The Global Initiative
The Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection (GILC) is comprised of national organizations committed to end the pressing global issues of loneliness and social isolation. We support the dissemination of system-wide, national approaches to build social connection.
We Focus on Three Areas of Global Partnership
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Raise global awareness through thought leadership and research dissemination
Encourage global knowledge sharing to improve impact and reach
Support national, systemic frameworks and strategies to end loneliness and promote connection
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Steering Committee
Australia | Ending Loneliness Together
Michelle H Lim, Ph.D.
Chairperson and Scientific Chair
GILC Steering Committee Co-Director 2021/2022
Brazil | Instituto Dara
Canada | The GenWell Project
Denmark | The Mary Foundation
Finland | HelsinkiMissio
Germany | Togetherness Hub
Japan | Anata no Ibasho
New Zealand | Loneliness New Zealand Charitable Trust
United Kingdom | Campaign to End Loneliness
United States | Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness
Edward Garcia, MHS
Co-Director
Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness
GILC Steering Committee Co-Director 2021/2022
with significant contribution from
Andrew MacPherson
Co-Director