HelpAge

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. HelpAge’s mission is to empower older people to lead dignified, active, and healthy lives. Some of the key areas of work that HelpAge focuses on are as follows. Responding to humanitarian crises: HelpAge responds to emergencies and crises around the world by providing essential aid and support to older people affected by conflict, disasters, and displacement. Improving income security: HelpAge works to ensure that older people have access to sustainable and adequate income, including through social protection programmes and livelihood support. Supporting healthy ageing: HelpAge works with network members and partners from grassroot to global levels to promote healthy ageing. HelpAge aims to reach the furthest behind first, so that everyone, everywhere is able to access the health and care and support services they need, regardless of age. Creating a society for all ages: HelpAge supports older people to speak out, claim their rights and influence decisions that affect their lives. Acting on climate change: HelpAge recognises 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: HelpAge campaigns to ensure that older people of all genders enjoy the same rights, responsibilities and opportunities. Protecting the rights of older people: HelpAge advocates for the rights of older people and work to raise awareness about issues affecting them, such as age discrimination, elder abuse, and neglect. Challenging ageism: HelpAge challenges ageism so that older people are recognised as individuals and treated fairly and without discrimination.