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Blog postAlready a few months into my 12 month assignment with HelpAge International and my first opportunity to reflect was on the bus winding through the mountains west of Chiang Mai. My destination was the agricultural district of Samoeng. Here,...
Justin Derbyshire to stand down as CEO of HelpAge International
NewsAfter seven years as Chief Executive of HelpAge International, Justin Derbyshire resigned from the organisation.
Less than 1% of humanitarian financing targets older people and people with disabilities
NewsA new study by HelpAge International and Handicap International has found a significant disparity between the needs of older people and people with disabilities and the level of humanitarian assistance delivered to meet their needs.
Understanding ageing in the Arab region
NewsA 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
Showing solidarity for older people’s rights in the Czech Republic
Blog postA three day event called "Seniors' Day" was held in Prague from 8-10 September. The events were in one of Prague's main exhibition halls. The event gathered together people working for NGOs and other professionals working on ageing issues....
Cartagena Data Festival: Missing data leaves millions of older people invisible
NewsAt the Cartagena Data Festival next week, HelpAge International is calling on data specialists to explore the implications of the missing data making millions of older people invisible.
Davos 2012: Older people’s rights at the World Economic Forum
NewsWe are reporting from the World Economic Forum this week where HelpAge CEO, Richard Blewitt, will be addressing the issue of global ageing and rights of older people at two sessions.