Promoting Social Capital

"Social capital" represents the connection between people. In general, it is a word that is still unfamiliar, but recently it has been used as a word that expresses "local power" and "the power of the inhabitants".
As the connection between people becomes more active, the residents' participation in local activities becomes more active, and the richness of local human relations and the activation of local activities will circulated. It has also been shown that social capital has a positive impact on health.
This time, we have created a social capital promotion leaflet for "for those involved in local activities". In order to aim for a local activity where everyone can play an active part, we have compiled the points that you want to share among those who are active in the community, so please use them when you do local activities.

• What is "social capital" that represents the connection between people?
• Why is intergenerational exchange good?
• Key points for further boosting activities
• Exchange between seniors and elementary school studenｔ through flower bed activities (Kanazawa Ward)
• Intergenerational exchanges through Satoyama Experience (Izumi Ward)

It is said that active creation of "connections", such as interacting with the community and participating in various activities, in addition to moderate exercise, a balanced diet, smoking cessation, etc., is effective for mental and physical health. You.
In Yokohama-shi, we made leaflet "connection de health promotion" to have citizen's all of you know this widely as approach of "Yokohama smile plan".
The effects of "connection" and hints for initiatives are explained in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations and manga. Check it out!

• Now, let's work on it! "Connection de Health Promotion" Which type are you?
• What is "Connection de health promotion"? Participation in social activities is the secret of energy! ～
• "Connection" will make both individuals and communities healthy!
• You can do this! "Connection de Health Promotion"
• Tips for long-lasting activities