We are HelpAge International
A global global non-profit organisation committed to the wellbeing, dignity and voice of older people.
HelpAge global network
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.
What we do
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 2030
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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
Our news
The silver economy is the future economy
In this article, Stuart Gietel Basten argues that the real potential of the silver economy lies in helping people remain healthy, active and engaged throughout later life, while recognising the vital contributions older people make to families, communities and economies.
Do we adopt another strategy, or finally implement one?
In this article, Dr Odgerel Chinbat, reflects on the lack of coordination between health and social protection systems in Mongolia.
When an older person is told to keep quiet
This blog examines how ageism can silence older people and why challenging these attitudes is a matter of rights, dignity and inclusion.
Asia’s Silver Economy: looking beyond the consumer market
In this article, Philip O’Keefe explores the different layers of the Silver Economy and what governments, businesses and communities must do to ensure its benefits are widely shared.
Deadly strike near Kyiv highlights the risks faced by older people during attacks
The deaths of 34 care home residents in the Kyiv region starkly illustrate the particular risks faced by older people and people with disabilities during the war.
IN FOCUS: Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing 2026
Hangzhou, China | 27-30 October 2026
Population ageing is one of the most significant social, economic and demographic transformations of our time. The conference brings together governments, civil society, researchers, international organisations, private sector leaders and older people to explore how societies can respond to this transformation.
The impact of our work in 2025/26
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191 k
older people received humanitarian assistance
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30 k
older people improved their access to health and care services
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1.3 k
Older People's Associations were trained on older people's rights
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40 k
older people from 60 countries benefitted from Healthy Ageing Platform
Pension Watch
Pension Watch brings together global data and evidence to show where social pensions exist, who they reach, what impact they have, how they are designed, and what they cost. Explore HelpAge’s global database and evidence hub on social pensions.