Devastating Floods in Pakistan Put Older People at Risk
Northern Pakistan has been hit by devastating floods that have killed more than 340 people and displaced over 160,000.
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World Humanitarian Day 2025: Protecting Those Who Protect Humanity
This World Humanitarian Day - 19 August 2025 - we face a truth we can no longer avoid: the world is failing humanitarian workers and the people they serve.
Ukraine: Staying Close Despite the Danger
On World Humanitarian Day, we draw attention to the difficult but extremely important work that HelpAge social workers carry out in Ukraine every day.
A fairer future for all ages
For the Second World Summit for Social Development, our message is that people of all ages must be seen, respected, protected, and supported throughout their lives.
Gaza on the brink of famine – older people are suffering deeply
The Food Security Phase Classification has issued its gravest warning yet: a worst-case famine scenario is unfolding across the Gaza Strip.
The world’s oldest humanitarian crisis: Millions of older Ukrainians continue to suffer after three years of war
Our latest report shows that older Ukrainians are being pushed further into poverty and despair as the war drags on. Their needs grow each year, yet too often they are invisible when help is given out.
Listening, learning, and honouring the strength of older people: a visit to Meshmesh, Lebanon
A visit to Meshmesh in Lebanon highlights the power of local care that uplifts, connects, and respects older people.
“We’re still here”: older people in Lebanon struggle to recover from conflict and crisis
New assessment reveals widespread exclusion of older people from humanitarian aid, healthcare and decision-making following 2024 cross-border escalation.
Making humanitarian aid work for everyone
Age Inclusion Specialists are driving critical change in humanitarian responses by ensuring older people are no longer overlooked.
Older people in Nepal embrace self-care
As family support changes in Nepal, a new self-care programme is giving older people the tools to stay healthy and independent.
A new chapter for older people in Lebanon: Amel launches dedicated ageing unit
Amel and HelpAge have launched an Ageing Unit in Lebanon to promote the rights and wellbeing of older people through advocacy, training, and community engagement.