It starts with a simple question.
What if two generations who have something to learn from each other had more chances to connect?
Our vision
A world where every generation feels connected, valued and able to contribute.
Our mission
To connect older adults with university students through meaningful companionship, creating mutual value, meaningful work and stronger intergenerational relationships.
What we believe
Connection. Meaningful relationships enrich our lives at every age.
Dignity. Older adults are individuals with choices, strengths, experience and wisdom.
Mutuality. Young people and older adults both have something valuable to give and receive.
Trust. Healthy relationships need careful preparation, clear boundaries and support.
Purpose. Students deserve opportunities to earn, learn and contribute meaningfully.
A family story that inspired us
Young & Wise was partly inspired by the founder's family experience preserving the life story of a grandmother through the documentary-style family history project 侗妹. Her experiences of childhood, family, education, work and change began with someone taking the time to listen. That experience raised a larger question: how many other lives hold stories worth remembering?
You don't have to be famous to have a story worth telling.