Tribute to Agnes Kariuki
It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Agnes Kariuki, founder and lead of Kenya’s Kibera Day Care Centre for the Elderly and a stalwart champion of the rights and wellbeing of older people.
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The 14th Session of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing: A step closer to a UN convention on the rights of older persons
Tanja Venisnik, Global Rights Policy Adviser, reflects on a historic advancement towards a UN convention on older persons' rights.
Letter to the members of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing
Open letter from the CEO of HelpAge International, Cherian Matthews
Kenya floods
The devastating floods that are sweeping through Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru and Tana River counties in Kenya, claiming more than 200 lives, have created significant challenges for the people caught up in the crisis.
International Partners Back Ukraine’s Ambition to Create A Society for All Ages
In a landmark meeting with EU partners, key leaders rallied support for older people in Ukraine to build a more age-inclusive society.
Attack on Rafah will have dire consequences for older people
People in Rafah have faced multiple displacements over the past seven months. This is particularly challenging for older people, especially those with health conditions, mobility issues and on the verge of severe malnutrition.
Uniting Generations for Climate Action
The climate crisis affects everyone, but its impact is most severe on those living in low and middle-income countries, despite contributing the least to its causes.
Empowering women through water: Addressing the gender gap
Luke Tumelty, Programme Associate, Manager, delves into the gender disparities in access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Older Persons’ Bill: Malawi’s Landmark Legislation for Older People
Malawi passed The Older Persons’ Bill, marking a monumental leap forward for the country's ageing population.
Let’s make room for older women to participate in the achievement of gender equality
Tanvi Patel, Global Gender Policy Adviser, reflects on what is needed for the full inclusion of older women in global gender debates.
HelpAge International and Irish Aid join forces to support older Africans
HelpAge International has been selected as one of the recipients of Irish Aid funding, receiving an allocation from the Irish Government.
Navigating Change: HelpAge Tanzania’s Journey to Localisation
1 April 2024 marks the launch of HelpAge Tanzania, an independent and autonomous national organisation working for the rights and wellbeing of older people and people with disabilities in Tanzania.