HelpAge International is delighted to be invited to work in partnership with The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust in developing a programme to address global ageing. The Trust, established to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 60 year contribution to the Commonwealth, today announced it will invest in six areas reflecting the six decades of The Queen’s reign.

This year is the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (EY2012). To further promote intergenerational solidarity, 29 April is the European day of Solidarity between Generations. To celebrate the day, HelpAge has launched a new campaign to raise awareness among young people of what it means to be older in Europe and the developing world.

We are very sad to hear of the passing away of Ambassador Julia Tavares de Alvarez. Her dedication to campaigning and championing, for over 40 years, the cause of older women and men has been inspirational for all those who had the fortune to be in contact with her.

HelpAge International received the prestigious 2012 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize on 16 April in Washington. The award was given by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation at a special ceremony at the Global Philanthropy Forum's 11th annual conference in Washington.

Older people across the world will come together this week to mark World Health Day on 7 April. As part of our global campaign, Age Demands Action on Health, they will call on their governments to address the health challenges of an ageing world.