Older women speak out about their rights in new HelpAge International report
Older women from around the world have spoken out about their human rights in a new report launched by HelpAge International on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June).
Posted: 15 June 2017
Inadequacy of healthcare in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe revealed in new HelpAge report
The provision of and older people's access to health services across Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe is wholly inadequate, a new report from HelpAge International and Age International has found.
Posted: 26 May 2017
Kenya to launch universal pension scheme in January 2018
Everyone in Kenya over the age of 70 will be entitled to a new, guaranteed monthly income after the country's Cabinet Secretary of Finance Henry Rotich announced the launch of a universal pension in January 2018.
Posted: 31 March 2017
DEC launches East Africa Crisis Appeal
Leading UK aid agencies today announced a joint fundraising appeal to help millions of people facing hunger in East Africa through the Disasters Emergency Committee.
Posted: 15 March 2017
HelpAge appoints Justin Derbyshire as CEO
HelpAge International has announced the appointment of Justin Derbyshire as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from today. Justin acted as interim Chief Executive Officer from September 2016. He joined HelpAge International in 2014 as the Director of Programmes and was responsible for our regional offices in Asia, Africa,...
Posted: 01 March 2017