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.
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Driving change for older people in Bangladesh
1 September 2024 marks the launch of the Network of HelpAge Partners in Bangladesh (NHPB).
190 Days of War in Gaza: A Personal Account
A personal account by Oday El-Meghari, the Executive Director of El Wedad, a Palestinian civil society association based in Gaza.
Crisis intensifies in eastern Ukraine as civilians face rising hostilities
Older people are among the most vulnerable in this crisis.
Independence through their eyes: what Ukraine’s freedom means to the older generation
On the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day, we speak with older Ukrainians about what freedom and independence mean to them.
MANEPO director appointed to African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
Andrew Kavala, executive director of Malawi Network of Older Persons’ Organisations (MANEPO), a member of the HelpAge global network, has been appointed to the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights.
World Humanitarian Day 2024: A Call to Protect Those Who Serve
The world is failing its humanitarian workers, and by extension, the millions of vulnerable people they serve.
UN Passes Landmark Resolution to Protect the Human Rights of Older People
UN member states adopted a significant resolution which will pave the way for a UN process to establish an international, legally binding instrument - a convention - to safeguard the human rights of older people.
Addressing Isolation and Mobility for Older People in Ukraine
Exploring the impact of the Ukraine war on mobility and social inclusion of older people, and the barriers to their involvement in community life.
Adaptive and shock-responsive social protection: A lifeline for older people
ASRSP plays a pivotal role in this mission, offering timely support that helps communities not just survive but thrive in the face of adversity.
HelpAge report highlights critical palliative care needs for older Ukrainians amid ongoing conflict
Older Ukrainians living with serious illness face significant concerns and challenges within the political, environmental, and social context of the ongoing armed conflict, according to a new report published by HelpAge International, in partnership with HelpAge USA.
Population ageing: Navigating the demographic shift
Population ageing is a profound demographic transformation that is reshaping our societies.