Funding for older people in humanitarian crises
The findings of this study are stark: in humanitarian funding databases, only 0.1% of project titles mention older people, and just 6.5% of project descriptions refer to them.
Publications
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HelpAge Ukraine Spotlight (September 2025)
An update on our activities in Ukraine in September 2025
HelpAge’s response to the Political Declaration of the 4th High Level Meeting on NCDs and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
HelpAge's response to the Political Declaration of the 4th High Level Meeting on NCDs and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
HelpAge Ukraine Spotlight (August 2025)
An update on our activities in Ukraine in August 2025
Identification of the Needs, Concerns and Roles of Older People in Türkiye (Turkish)
This report calls for inclusive, evidence-based humanitarian action that integrates older people’s perspectives at every stage - from data collection and needs assessments to programme design and evaluation.
Identification of the Needs, Concerns and Roles of Older People in Türkiye
This report calls for inclusive, evidence-based humanitarian action that integrates older people’s perspectives at every stage - from data collection and needs assessments to programme design and evaluation.
Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development
Ensuring the Voices and Inclusion of Older Persons in a Rapidly Ageing World
HelpAge Ukraine Spotlight (July 2025)
An update on our activities in Ukraine in July 2025
Every year it gets harder to hold on (executive summary)
Older Ukrainians are being pushed further into poverty and despair as the war drags on. Their needs grow each year, yet too often they are invisible when help is given out.
Every year it gets harder to hold on (Report)
Older Ukrainians are being pushed further into poverty and despair as the war drags on. Their needs grow each year, yet too often they are invisible when help is given out.
Driving equitable action on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and healthy ageing
Addressing older people’s needs and rights within the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) agenda is a priority.
HelpAge Ukraine Spotlight (June 2025)
An update on our activities in Ukraine in June 2025