Age Inclusion Handbook

HelpAge International’s Age Inclusion Toolkit is designed to support the inclusion of older people within programmes and advocacy initiatives of organisations worldwide, including those not specifically focused on ageing.

The Age Inclusion Toolkit serves as a foundational resource for understanding and actively implementing age inclusion principles, offering access to skills-building materials.

This toolkit is divided into three sections to guide your organisation towards more inclusive programming and advocacy.

These sections include:

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Technical briefs

Covering 13 technical areas, these briefs include practical examples and exercises that illustrate age-inclusive practices and approaches.

Resource bank

Training materials, guidance, and best practices from HelpAge International and organisations working towards ensuring the inclusion of older people.

Organisational assessment

This tool helps assess the inclusion of older people in your programmes and advocacy work and facilitates subsequent action planning.