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, supporter, and thought leader for a network of partner organisationscommitted to promoting the dignity, wellbeing, and voice of older people worldwide.Some of the key areas of work that we focus on are:Responding to humanitarian crises: We respond to emergencies and crises around the world by providingessential aid and support to older people affected by conflict, disasters, and displacement.Improving income security: We work to ensure that older people have access to sustainable and adequate income,including through social protection programmes and livelihood support.Supporting healthy ageing: We work to improve the health and wellbeing of older people by providing healthcare,rehabilitation services, and support for those who are the furthest behind.Creating a society for all ages: We support older people to speak out, claim their rights and influencedecisions that affect their lives. Acting on climate change: We recognise the impact that climate change has on older people and their communities,and the importance of addressing this issue in order to protect and improve their lives.Advancing gender equality: We campaign to ensure that older people of all genders enjoythe same rights, responsibilities and opportunities.Protecting the rights of older people: We advocate for the rights of older people and work to raise awarenessabout issues affecting them, such as age discrimination, elder abuse, and neglect.Challenging ageism: We challenge ageism so that older people are recognised as individuals and treatedfairly and without discrimination.
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, supporter, and thought leader for a network of partner organisationscommitted to promoting the dignity, wellbeing, and voice of older people worldwide.Some of the key areas of work that we focus on are:Responding to humanitarian crises: We respond to emergencies and crises around the world by providingessential aid and support to older people affected by conflict, disasters, and displacement.Improving income security: We work to ensure that older people have access to sustainable and adequate income,including through social protection programmes and livelihood support.Supporting healthy ageing: We work to improve the health and wellbeing of older people by providing healthcare,rehabilitation services, and support for those who are the furthest behind.Creating a society for all ages: We support older people to speak out, claim their rights and influencedecisions that affect their lives. Acting on climate change: We recognise the impact that climate change has on older people and their communities,and the importance of addressing this issue in order to protect and improve their lives.Advancing gender equality: We campaign to ensure that older people of all genders enjoythe same rights, responsibilities and opportunities.Protecting the rights of older people: We advocate for the rights of older people and work to raise awarenessabout issues affecting them, such as age discrimination, elder abuse, and neglect.Challenging ageism: We challenge ageism so that older people are recognised as individuals and treatedfairly and without discrimination.
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, supporter, and thought leader for a network of partner organisationscommitted to promoting the dignity, wellbeing, and voice of older people worldwide.Some of the key areas of work that we focus on are:Responding to humanitarian crises: We respond to emergencies and crises around the world by providingessential aid and support to older people affected by conflict, disasters, and displacement.Improving income security: We work to ensure that older people have access to sustainable and adequate income,including through social protection programmes and livelihood support.Supporting healthy ageing: We work to improve the health and wellbeing of older people by providing healthcare,rehabilitation services, and support for those who are the furthest behind.Creating a society for all ages: We support older people to speak out, claim their rights and influencedecisions that affect their lives. Acting on climate change: We recognise the impact that climate change has on older people and their communities,and the importance of addressing this issue in order to protect and improve their lives.Advancing gender equality: We campaign to ensure that older people of all genders enjoythe same rights, responsibilities and opportunities.Protecting the rights of older people: We advocate for the rights of older people and work to raise awarenessabout issues affecting them, such as age discrimination, elder abuse, and neglect.Challenging ageism: We challenge ageism so that older people are recognised as individuals and treatedfairly and without discrimination.