Who we are
HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives.
Our work is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations – the only one of its kind in the world.
Our achievements
Last year we helped millions of older people lead more dignified, active and healthy lives.
Find out more about HelpAge's achievements in 2012.
Our values and ambitions
We believe that the contribution older people make to society is invaluable.
The older people we work with are central to our values and ambitions.
People
HelpAge has a strong leadership group, a diverse board of trustees and an internationally recognised team of global ambassadors.
Meet the people behind Helpage:
Affiliates
The HelpAge network is a unique worldwide alliance standing up for the rights of older people.
We have over 100 Affiliates in 65 countries.
How we are accountable
We are accountable to all our key stakeholders, above all the older men and women with and for whom we work.
Our history
Five organisations in Canada, Colombia, Kenya, India and the UK set up the HelpAge International network in 1983.
Read more about HelpAge's background and history.
Finance
Our income in 2011/2012 rose to £26.7 million pounds. We are grateful to our many funders.
Find out how we are funded and how we spend our donations to help as many older people as we can.