entr'ages

What entr'ages does

Entr'âges is a Belgian non-profit association (ASBL) headquartered in Anderlecht, Brussels, dedicated to combating ageism (âgisme) and promoting intergenerational solidarity across French-speaking Belgium. The organization operates a portfolio of mission-aligned services: a specialized Documentation Center founded in 1995 holding over 6,000 references in social gerontology; weekly free creative-expression workshops (arpentage, broderie, feminist podcast listening, youth book readings, Contin'âges, La Maison de mes Sens); monthly Midis-Accueils consultancies for project developers; the annual Semaine de l'Intergénération (April 23-29); the biennial Festival du Film Intergénérationnel; and the L'âgismomètre pedagogical tool launched in 2025 with over 10,000 copies distributed. It also coordinates the RIBF (Réseau de l'Intergénération en Belgique Francophone), a network of 26+ member institutions, and operates the intergénérations.be portal launched in 2008. Target audiences include the general public, students and researchers, project developers, and municipal policymakers.

The organization's business model is non-commercial: nearly all programming is free to end users, with revenue derived from institutional grants and subsidies from Wallonia, Actiris, COCOF, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, AVIQ, Fonds Maribel, and the commune of Anderlecht. The only direct charges are nominal — a EUR 10 documentation center deposit and modest festival tickets (EUR 1.25-5 with Article 27 reduced pricing). Distribution is delivered through direct facility access, partner venues across Brussels and Wallonia, the intergénérations.be portal, a monthly newsletter, and the RIBF network. The core team comprises 6 staff (one Coordinator, three project managers, a communications manager, and a secretary), supported by an ecosystem of institutional and cultural partners rather than paid enterprise customers. Technology stack is conventional (website, online catalogue, microsites) with no proprietary AI/ML component.

Name

entr'ages

Legal name

ENTR'AGES asbl

Website

https://entrages.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Entr'âges is a Brussels-based Belgian ASBL that combats ageism and promotes intergenerational solidarity through free workshops, a 6,000-reference documentation center, the RIBF network of 26+ institutions, annual and biennial events, and the L'âgismomètre pedagogical tool, serving citizens, researchers, project developers, and municipal policymakers across French-speaking Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Culture & Creative Learning for Seniors (Music, writing, crafts) (EDAAAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Languages, Humanities & General Interest Lecture Series for Seniors (EDAAAMAJ), Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

Keywords

• Intergenerational solidarity
• Anti-ageism advocacy
• Social gerontology resources
• Community creative workshops
• Documentation center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding and Subsidies: Entr'âges operates as a non-profit association funded by institutional backers including the Wallonia region, Actiris, COCOF, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, AVIQ, Fonds Maribel, and the commune of Anderlecht. The organization provides free services including workshops, documentation access, and community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Entr'âges is a Belgian non-profit association (ASBL) that combats ageism and promotes intergenerational solidarity through community-based programs. Its core offerings include a specialized documentation center with over 6,000 references on social gerontology, weekly free creative expression workshops, monthly project-support consultations (Midis-Accueils), the annual Semaine de l'Intergénération, the biennial Festival du Film Intergénérationnel, coordination of the RIBF network, and the intergénérations.be information portal.

Product overview

Entr'âges is a Belgian non-profit organization (ASBL) offering a portfolio of interconnected services focused on combating ageism and promoting intergenerational solidarity. Its core offerings include: a specialized Documentation Center with 6,000+ resources; weekly creative expression workshops (Corps Brodés, feminist listening sessions, book arpentage, youth book readings, Contin'âges, and La Maison de mes Sens); Midis-Accueils project support sessions; the annual Semaine de l'Intergénération event; the biennial Festival du Film Intergénérationnel; and coordination of the RIBF network. Additionally, the organization operates the intergénérations.be portal and has developed the L'âgismomètre pedagogical tool. All workshops are free and open to participants of all ages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RIBF - Réseau de l'Intergénération en Belgique FrancophonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntr'âges coordinates RIBF, a network of institutions working to create intergenerational links in a spirit of solidarity and reciprocity. The network includes 26+ member organizations spanning all of French-speaking Belgium. Network activities include Cafés thématiques (themed discussions), Form'actions (training sessions), and annual Network Day.
• Respect SeniorsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Entr'âges to develop the 'Âgismomètre' pedagogical tool for identifying ageism situations. Part of broader coalition including Liages, Centre Local de Promotion de la Santé du Brabant Wallon, InforHomes Bruxelles, and Droits Devant.
• LiagesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Entr'âges to develop the 'Âgismomètre' pedagogical tool for identifying ageism, non-respect of rights, and mistreatment in aging.
• Centre Local de Promotion de la Santé du Brabant WallonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on development of the 'Âgismomètre' pedagogical tool addressing ageism in society.
• InforHomes BruxellesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on the 'Âgismomètre' pedagogical tool development for identifying ageism and mistreatment.
• Droits DevantmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the 'Âgismomètre' tool for identifying ageism and elder mistreatment.
• SPOTT (Centre culturel d'Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue for Festival du Film Intergénérationnel 2023, hosting three film screenings with animations and discussions.
• Bibliothèque Communale HergéminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner organization collaborating with Entr'âges on cultural and documentation activities.
• BrasDessusBrasDessousminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization participating in Entr'âges' network and intergenerational initiatives.
• CPAS de ForestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic social welfare center partner collaborating on intergenerational projects.
• Ludothèque Intergénérationnelle SpeculoosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntergenerational toy library partnering with Entr'âges on community activities.
• Université Populaire d'AnderlechtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPopular university partner collaborating on educational and cultural intergenerational activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Respect Seniors: Belgian partner NGO co-developing the Âgismomètre tool with Entr'âges. Operates in overlapping anti-ageism and elder-rights territory in French-speaking Belgium, sharing target audiences and coalition funding.
• Liages: Belgian association active in intergenerational solidarity and ageism prevention, partnered with Entr'âges on the Âgismomètre. Targets similar communities of seniors, project leaders, and policymakers in French-speaking Belgium.
• Generations United: US-based nonprofit dedicated to intergenerational practice and policy. Closely aligned with Entr'âges' mission of building intergenerational links and addressing ageism, while operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Centre for Ageing Better (UK): UK charity working on aging society, ageism, and intergenerational issues with a research and policy lens. Comparable to Entr'âges in mission (combating ageism) but operating at national UK scale with significantly larger resources.
• HelpAge International: Global NGO network focused on older people's rights and age-inclusive development. Comparable thematic overlap with Entr'âges on ageism and aging policy, though operating at global scale across developing-country contexts.
• Fondation Roi Baudouin: Major Belgian philanthropic foundation funding social, health, and inclusion initiatives including aging-related projects. Comparable as a Belgian nonprofit addressing social issues, though operating as a broader grantmaker rather than direct-service provider.
• AARP: Largest US membership organization focused on people 50+, advocating on age-related policy, ageism, and community engagement. Thematically aligned with Entr'âges but massively larger in membership, staff, and budget.
• National Council on Aging: US nonprofit working on aging, economic security, and ageism advocacy. Comparable mission overlap on anti-ageism and senior empowerment, though delivered at US national scale through partnerships and policy work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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