HelpAge network members are making sure older women are included in social pension schemes in Tanzania and Malawi.

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy HelpAge’s current strategic planning is inadequate, lacking a cohesive framework to support the ...

When a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar in March 2025, thousands of people were affected. But for many older ...

A new report from HelpAge International spotlights the vital role that Older People’s Associations (OPAs) play in helping older people earn a living and improve their wellbeing. Focusing on Asia and ...

In April 2025, HelpAge Tanzania marks its first anniversary as an independent organisation, celebrating twelve months of determined action to advance the rights, health, and wellbeing of older people ...

Balykchy is a small town at the western end of Lake Issyk-Kul in eastern Kyrgyzstan, and I am visiting the town’s Older People’s Association. Many of its members no longer have the company and support ...

When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar in March, it jolted the country from its already precarious state. Communities already grappling with conflict and economic hardship were left ...

Six distinguished leaders in ageing, development, and human rights have joined the Board of HelpAge International in recent months, deepening the organisation’s global expertise and commitment to ...

When a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar in March, entire communities were left reeling. Buildings cracked, homes collapsed, and thousands were displaced overnight. For older people like U Tin Win, a ...

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