Rhea Tariq appointed as new Director of Global Impact at HelpAge International
HelpAge International has announced the appointment of Rhea Tariq as its new Director of Global Impact.
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Older people will be among the first to fall if famine is declared in Gaza
HelpAge International is deeply alarmed by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification’s (IPC) Acute Food Insecurity Analysis findings, which state that “famine is imminent in the northern governorates [of Gaza] and projected to occur anytime between mid-March and May 2024”.
Key ways to include older people in humanitarian nutrition responses
The right to food is a basic human right but around the world millions of people go hungry every day. This gets worse during humanitarian crises, as we are seeing in the current conflict in Gaza, where famine is a very real threat.
Gaza: Airdrops and sea routes are no alternative to aid delivery by land
Joint INGOs statement on airdrops and sea routes to the Gaza Strip – Released 13 March 2024
Advancing Gender Equality through Social Protection in an Ageing World
Our new policy report offers suggestions on how to move towards social protection programmes that, when correctly applied, can be transformative.
Inspiring wisdom: highlighting older women this International Women’s Day
Turning the spotlight to three extraordinary women whose stories transcend age, demonstrating that a lifetime of learning and service knows no bounds.
Raising the profile of older women at CSW68
We are attending CSW68 to raise the profile of older women and demand their inclusion in the global gender movement.
Celebrating a Milestone: Older Not Over Film Nominated for Charity Awards
Our project, "Older Not Over," has earned a coveted nomination for Smiley’s prestigious Charity Film Awards 2024.
Silent struggles: The unseen impact of UNRWA defunding on Gaza’s older generation
The decision by twenty major donors to withdraw funding from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians in the Middle East (UNRWA) has sent shockwaves through the humanitarian landscape.
Advancing Gender Equality in Climate Action: Bridging Gaps for Women’s Empowerment
This blog piece reflects insights by Javeria Afzal, climate change advisor at HelpAge International, during a panel discussion on Women and Climate Change, organised by FemConsortia in February 2024.
Carole Osero-Ageng’o announced as Co-Chair for 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference
Carole will steer this UN Conference to help civil society prepare for their engagement in September’s UN Summit of the Future.
Unforgettable resilience: Interview with Victoriia Panchenko on survival and support amidst war in Ukraine
Interim Country Director for HelpAge International in Ukraine tells her story and reflects on the resilience of older generation after two years of war.