Age Demands Action
The countdown begins!
On 1 October, International Day of Older Persons,
older people in 57 countries will take part in our Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign. They will call
on their decision makers to take action on important issues, such as healthcare and pensions.
Many ADA activists have also sent us their "C" for convention photos to show their support for a convention on the rights of older people.
Find out more about our exciting campaign plans and how you can get involved!
Global AgeWatch Index
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Our Global AgeWatch Index, which measures how countries are supporting their older population will launch on 1 October.
In a world in which the number of older people will more than double
by 2050, the Index compares how governments are helping older men and women lead active and independent lives.
It also ranks 91 countries to identify where older people fare best and where they face hardships.
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Syria crisis
Helping Syrian refugees
Over two years of war in Syria have left more than four million people in need of aid.
With Handicap International, we're
assisting older men and women and people with disabilities; some of the most
vulnerable groups in conflicts.
Our response combines cash assistance to urban refugees in Jordan
and ensuring other agencies include older people and people with
disabilities in their work in Jordan and Lebanon.
Read more about our work on the Syria crisis.
Restoring sight
Surgery changes lives
When Kakule, 68, from the Democratic Republic of Congo suddenly went blind, he could no longer support his wife and children.
After talking to a friend, he visited a free clinic and was given surgery to restore his sight.
Kakule said: "I saw the world again with all its beauty. I thank HelpAge for helping me start a second life."
Read more about Kakule and many other older men and women around the world.
Take our quiz on ageing!
The world is ageing at an unprecedented rate; but are you up to date on the latest ageing statistics? Find out by taking our Ageing in the 21st Century quiz!
Working with older people: Practical guidelines
Do you work with older people in the developing world? Need practical information on how to tailor programmes to older people's needs?
We have new practical guidelines for programme managers and people working with older people, drawing on experience in the HelpAge network.
Please use the guidelines for your own work, training or as a basis for producing more detailed, locally relevant materials.
The guidelines cover topics including emergencies, HIV and AIDS, rights and advocacy and health and care.
