A visit to Meshmesh in Lebanon highlights the power of local care that uplifts, connects, and respects older people.

HelpAge International is looking for a dynamic, experienced leader to join us as our next Director of Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships. As we embark on the next phase of our transformation into ...

Issue 33 looks at making wills and writing memory books. It celebrates the twentieth anniversary of HelpAge Ghana and describes the plight of older people who are being accused of witchcraft in Kenya.

Belize HelpAge Belize HelpAge Belize was established in 1984 as the National Committee on Ageing. In 1985, they changed their name to HelpAge Belize, when the organisation became a partner of HelpAge ...

Older people overlooked in post-conflict and recovery efforts More than six months after the 2024 cross-border escalation between Israel and Lebanon, older people across the country continue to ...

Why this matters Older people represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the global population — yet their rights remain overlooked and under-protected in international law. A new convention ...

The world is turning a blind eye to the need to address the profound link between the rapidly ageing population and climate change – leaving older people invisible in debates about how to address the ...

A basic guideline for family and volunteers providing care and support to older people.

Progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is essential for promoting healthy ageing, delivering social and economic development, and building resilient and equitable societies that respond ...

Key highlights of the resolution The resolution acknowledges the comprehensive recommendations submitted by the OEWGA and urges pertinent UN bodies to give them further consideration. Central to these ...

In a region shaped by conflict, communities are coming together to rebuild – not just homes and livelihoods, but dignity and inclusion. At the heart of this transformation are older people and persons ...

In Palestine, many older people are left without an income when their working lives come to an end and are often unable to meet their basic needs. A fragmented pension system means that there is often ...