Strengthening age-inclusive humanitarian response: understanding SHAPE
The purpose of SHAPE is to strengthen local organisations so they can act quickly and effectively in crises, ensuring no one is left behind.
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Celebrating the wins of 2025
In 2025 the HelpAge global network rose to meet global challenges with innovation, advocacy, and collaboration.
Vietnam’s intergenerational self-help clubs win national recognition for transforming communities
HelpAge Vietnam and its partner has proudly received the ‘Prize of the Year’ at the Human Act Prize 2025.
Relaunched journal explores policy challenges of global population ageing
This journal is led by Professor Sarah Harper CBE, the chair of the HelpAge board of Trustees.
HelpAge Ethiopia becomes an independent national organisation, strengthening locally led action on ageing
The latest milestone in HelpAge's commitment to shifting leadership, decision-making and resources to national organisations.
Chasing climate promises from Baku to Belém: and yes, older people are still waiting
As world leaders meet in Belém, Brazil, for COP30 from 10-21 November, Hari Krishna Nibanupudi reflects on lessons from COP29 and what lies ahead for older people in this year’s climate talks.
Climate Elders exhibition opens during COP30 in Brazil
A global photography exhibition created with HelpAge global network members shares stories of older people living through the climate crisis.
Empowering local voices: HelpAge’s new era in Vietnam
The Vietnam country office is evolving into an independent, locally led organisation called the Vietnam Organisation for Better Ageing.
Rebuilding lives with dignity: How AGE Myanmar supported older people after the 2025 earthquake
Phase 1 of the six-month DEC Myanmar Earthquake Response (April – September) has now come to a successful close, achieving remarkable results across affected communities.
Putting ageing at the heart of social development at the Doha World Summit
HelpAge will be in Doha, Qatar at the Second World Summit for Social Development to make one simple point: social development will only succeed when older people are fully included.
Unlocking the power of older people: driving local progress on the SDGs
HelpAge and UNDESA have launched a new Inter-Agency Policy Brief titled “Unlocking the Power of Older Persons as Partners in Localizing SDG Delivery.”
Building an ageing agenda from the ground up: inside Amel’s new Ageing Unit in Lebanon
Across Lebanon, older people’s needs and voices are being put at the centre of community recovery with HelpAge global network member Amel Association International.