HelpAge International - Promoting the rights of older people
WEBThe HelpAge global network is a worldwide partnership working with and for older people globally, with a special focus on low and middle-income countries. Our mission is to promote the wellbeing and inclusion of older women and men, and reduce poverty and discrimination in later life. HelpAge International is a global non-profit organisation ...
About us - HelpAge International
WEBAbout us. HelpAge International is a global non-profit organisation that works to improve the lives of older people around the world. We work through the HelpAge global network, an alliance of organisations committed to the wellbeing, dignity and voice of older people. The organisation was founded in 1983, and the global network has 199 global ...
World Humanitarian Day 2024: A Call to Protect Those Who Serve
WEBAug 15, 2024 · 2023 went down in history as the deadliest on record for humanitarian workers – selfless individuals who risk everything to provide life-saving assistance in the world’s most perilous regions. Alarmingly, 2024 is on track to be even worse. In most cases, t he majority of humanitarian assistance is provided by local actors. Humanitarian workers are often people from the impacted communities ...
COVID-19: Guidance and advice for older people
WEBThe most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, a dry cough and shortage of breath. Some people may have aches and pains, a runny nose, sore throat or diarrhoea. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from COVID-19 without needing special treatment.
What we do - HelpAge International
WEBWhat we do. HelpAge International’s goal is to improve the lives of older women and men in low- and middle-income countries, especially those in crisis-prone and insecure areas. Our mission is to empower older people to lead dignified, active, and healthy lives. Our strategy, outlined in Strategy 2030, positions us as a global convenor ...
Bringing generations together for change - HelpAge International
WEBLearning from older and younger generations. This guide, produced in collaboration with Restless Development and partners, captures key principles and practical steps to inspire effective intergenerational action.The learning is drawn from initiatives where two or more generations have come together for mutual benefit and to promote greater communication, understanding, and respect.
Understanding systemic ageism - HelpAge International
WEBSystemic ageism is the way different parts of society work together to sustain ageist attitudes, actions or language in laws, policies, practices or culture – affecting people of all ages by shaping perceptions of ageing. It is about the broader systems and structures that shape our thinking and behaviour, rather than individual actions or ...
WEBSex, Age and Disability Disaggregated Data. SADDD Minimum Standards & Guidance. This document sets out HelpAge International organisational standards regarding when, how and some of the reasons why Sex, Age and Disability disaggregated data should be collected. It also provides a step-by-step example of how to code and analyse this data.
Older Persons’ Bill: Malawi’s Landmark Legislation for Older People
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Addressing key issues. The Older Persons’ Bill, passed by the National Assembly in Malawi on 5 April 2024, represents a significant advancement for the ageing populace of the country. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for community-based and home-based care, ensuring professional assistance and secure living conditions.
WEBAdvocacy by older people, with older people and for older people. HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a mission to work with and for disadvantaged older people worldwide to achieve a lasting improvement in the quality of their lives. Any parts of this publication may be reproduced without permission ...