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We run over 40 projects in 17 countries, including Botswana, Burkino Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Some of our key projects are listed below.
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Reducing the impact and spread of HIV and AIDS in Africa Helpage International is working with partners in five African countries to reduce the risk of HIV among older people and the wider community, and to alleviate the impact of HIV and AIDS on multigenerational households headed by older people.
Read more about: Reducing the impact and spread of HIV and AIDS in Africa
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Building the case for social pensions in Africa HelpAge International is coordinating a project in Africa as part of its global campaign for universal social (non-contributory) pensions.
Read more about: Building the case for social pensions in Africa
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Working with youth in west Darfur The long drawn-out conflict in Darfur, Sudan has created divisions between older and younger generations. HelpAge International is working with youth-focused agencies to help close the gap.
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Alleviating poverty accross generations in rural Kenya Currently there are 1.1 million AIDS orphans in Kenya. By 2010 this number will be in excess of 1.8 million. The majority of the orphans are under the care of older people.
Read more about: Alleviating poverty accross generations in rural Kenya
