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 ...

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

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 ...

In partnership with UNFPA in the Middle East, HelpAge has produced eighteen country profiles presenting facts and figures relating to the rights of older people in a usable format. Rights to income ...

We welcome the draft’s focus on leadership, equity and integrated, people-centred care. We’re especially encouraged by references to older people, long-term care and the life-course approach. But ...

Older people left behind in the crisis When a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar in March 2025, thousands of people were affected. But for many older people, the disaster has only deepened ...

The Final Report (2021–2024) documents the journey, impact, and lessons learned from the project’s implementation in 65 villages.

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 Ethiopia’s Borena and Bale zones, pastoralist communities have long faced the harsh realities of recurring droughts, limited economic opportunities, and the growing impact of climate change. These ...

This is more than a procedural milestone — it’s a moral and legal turning point. As global ageing accelerates, the proposed convention comes at a critical time. As it seeks to combat ageism, secure ...

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 ...