Who we are
HelpAge International is a unique organisation standing up for the rights of older people worldwide.
Our work is strengthened through our global network of 80 like-minded organisations – the only one of its kind in the world.
Our achievements
Last year we helped change the lives of 1.23 million older people worldwide.
Find out more about HelpAge's achievements in 2009.
Our values and ambitions
We believe that the contribution older people make to society is invaluable.
The older people we work with are central to our values and ambitions.
People
HelpAge has a strong leadership group, a diverse board of trustees and an internationally recognised team of global ambassadors.
Meet the people behind Helpage:
Affiliates
The HelpAge network is a unique worldwide alliance standing up for the rights of older people.
We have nearly 80 affiliates in more than 50 countries.
Finance
Our income in 2008/2009 rose to £17.2 million pounds. We are grateful to our many funders.
Find out how we are funded and how we spend our donations to help as many older people as we can.
Our history
Five organisations in Canada, Colombia, Kenya, India and the UK set up the HelpAge International network in 1983.
Read more about HelpAge's background and history.
