Advocating for older people’s lives amidst Yemen’s on-going crisis
Yemen is enduring one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world, with older people among the hardest hit.
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HelpAge International strengthens leadership with two new trustee appointments
HelpAge International is proud to announce the appointment of two highly esteemed individuals to its Board of Trustees, effective 1 October 2024.
Older people must be protected as hostilities escalate in Lebanon
The surge of violence in Lebanon is placing tremendous strain on a country that is home to the highest proportion of older people in the Arab world.
Horrific attack on older people’s home in Ukraine
This is a horrific example of how some of the most vulnerable are being impacted by this ongoing conflict.
Enhancing the Lives of Older People in Urban Kenya
Transforming the lives of older people in urban Kenya by improving income security, healthcare access, and digital literacy.
Reflections from the Population Ageing Conference in Bali: A Personal Note
This piece is written by Cherian Mathews, CEO, HelpAge International.
A new dawn for the care of older people in Uganda
12 September marks the launch of the HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU), an independent network of eight Ugandan organisations committed to promoting the rights and wellbeing of older people in Uganda.
Leading gerontologist announced as new chair of HelpAge International Board of Trustees
Professor Sarah Harper CBE, a pre-eminent expert in population ageing, announced as the new chair of the HelpAge International Board of Trustees.
Older people in Bangladesh face a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale
The August 2024 floods are the worst humanitarian disaster in the history of southeastern Bangladesh, affecting approximately 5.8 million people.
Ensuring decent work for older people engaged in nature-based solutions in Indonesia
In Indonesia, jobs related to nature-based solutions in agriculture and forestry play an important role in supporting the green economy. These help the environment and create jobs. But many challenges remain.
New report sheds light on the gaps in evacuation support for older people in Eastern Ukraine
This report provides a deeper understanding of the gaps in support for the evacuation of older people from conflict-affected areas in Eastern Ukraine.
Rebuilding lives: supporting older people in Morocco one year after the devastating earthquake
On September 8, 2023, a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Morocco. One year on, the challenges remain immense.