Securing dignity in an ageing world: Why social pensions cannot wait
Longer lives are an extraordinary achievement of development, but they also demand a clear, practical response: every older person must have the means to live with dignity.
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Sudan’s older people caught in a crisis with no safe place to turn
As Sudan’s conflict continues into its third year, millions of civilians have been forced from their homes.
What Ethiopian grandmothers taught me about care
Cherian Mathews reflects on unpaid care and its unequal burden on older women.
SCORE: supporting locally led change for older people
HelpAge launches SCORE project to support civil society leadership across nine countries
Breaking barriers: Championing inclusion for older people in Venezuela
In this candid conversation, Amalia Farias, an Age Inclusion Specialist (AIS) with HelpAge network member Convite AC in Venezuela, shares her journey, challenges, and hopes for a more inclusive humanitarian system.
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.
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.