Filling the gaps: Ensuring inclusive earthquake recovery for older people in Myanmar
A new assessment reveals that older people are struggling to access basic services and urgently need to be included in the humanitarian response.
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How Older People’s Associations are boosting income and wellbeing in communities
A new report highlights how older people are driving change through income-generating activities across Asia and Africa.
HelpAge Tanzania: one year of impact and transformation
One year on, HelpAge Tanzania is changing the story on ageing - from overlooked to empowered, from policy to impact, and from voices unheard to voices leading.
A conversation about smartphones in Kyrgyzstan
In his blog, Chris McIvor explores how older people in Kyrgyzstan value smartphones for connection but worry about the loss of conversation and storytelling across generations.
Understanding ageing in the Arab region
A practical guide to developing and using country profiles on the rights and wellbeing of older persons in the Arab region, based on HelpAge and UNFPA’s experience across 18 countries
Six new trustees bring global expertise to HelpAge Board
Six distinguished leaders in ageing, development, and human rights have joined the Board of HelpAge International.
Build your skills in inclusive humanitarian action – for free!
Explore HelpAge International’s three courses on age and disability inclusion, now available on Kaya.
From conflict to community: rebuilding Pakistan’s Khyber District
Older people and persons with disabilities led a community-driven effort to rebuild lives and promote inclusion in Pakistan’s conflict-affected Khyber District.
Transforming lives through beekeeping and aloe vera projects in Ethiopia
HelpAge is boosting incomes and climate resilience in Ethiopia through beekeeping and aloe vera soap-making projects.
What a proposed UN convention on the rights of older persons could mean for climate justice
A blog by Hari Krishna Nibanupudi reflecting on how a new UN convention could put older people at the heart of climate justice.
Statement on killing of Juzoor health workers
HelpAge International condemns the killing of two health workers from our partner Juzoor in Gaza. Humanitarian workers are not targets.
Global Disability Summit: amplifying the voices at the intersection of age and disability
Annie Wright, inclusion adviser shares her experience at the Global Disability Summit 2025.