International Day of Older Persons 2024
Take a pledge against ageism on 1 October 2024. Let’s challenge stereotypes and showcase the talents and contributions of older people.
Our mission and vision
Our vision is a world in which all older people can lead dignified, healthy and secure lives.
Our mission is to promote the wellbeing and inclusion of older women and men, and reduce poverty and discrimination in later life.
Demographics for an ageing world
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1.4 bn
people will be aged 60 years or over by 2030
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2.1 bn
older people will make up more than one-fifth of the total population by 2050
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80 %
of older people will live in low- and middle-income countries by 2050
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426 m
the number of people aged ≥ 80 years by 2050
What we do
The impact of our work in 2023/24
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2.2 m
older people accessed health and care services
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1.03 m
people supported by our humanitarian emergency work
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406 k
older people reached through 7,692 Older People's Associations
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19
new/reformed laws and policies protecting older persons’ rights
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The HelpAge global network
The 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.