

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
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