Kenya floods
The devastating floods that are sweeping through Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru and Tana River counties in Kenya, claiming more than 200 lives, have created significant challenges for the people caught up in the crisis.
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International Partners Back Ukraine’s Ambition to Create A Society for All Ages
In a landmark meeting with EU partners, key leaders rallied support for older people in Ukraine to build a more age-inclusive society.
Attack on Rafah will have dire consequences for older people
People in Rafah have faced multiple displacements over the past seven months. This is particularly challenging for older people, especially those with health conditions, mobility issues and on the verge of severe malnutrition.
Uniting Generations for Climate Action
The climate crisis affects everyone, but its impact is most severe on those living in low and middle-income countries, despite contributing the least to its causes.
Empowering women through water: Addressing the gender gap
Luke Tumelty, Programme Associate, Manager, delves into the gender disparities in access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Older Persons’ Bill: Malawi’s Landmark Legislation for Older People
Malawi passed The Older Persons’ Bill, marking a monumental leap forward for the country's ageing population.
Let’s make room for older women to participate in the achievement of gender equality
Tanvi Patel, Global Gender Policy Adviser, reflects on what is needed for the full inclusion of older women in global gender debates.
HelpAge International and Irish Aid join forces to support older Africans
HelpAge International has been selected as one of the recipients of Irish Aid funding, receiving an allocation from the Irish Government.
Navigating Change: HelpAge Tanzania’s Journey to Localisation
1 April 2024 marks the launch of HelpAge Tanzania, an independent and autonomous national organisation working for the rights and wellbeing of older people and people with disabilities in Tanzania.
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.
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.