Publications

We offer an extensive collection encompassing decades of experience. Dive into our vast library and download free publications on ageing and older people.

Ageways 70: Social Pensions

Ageways 70 presents the case for social pensions as an effective way to reduce older people's poverty and that of their families. It argues for a universal rather than a means-tested approach.

Ageing and Development 24

A&D24 reports on a groundbreaking series of consultations on social protection in Africa. It also discusses HIV and AIDS, as well as the global food crisis and how social protection can cushion its effects.

Ageways 71: HIV and AIDS

Ageways 71 highlights the impact of HIV and AIDS on older people. It sets out the case for including older people in data, policies and programmes, and it gives practical examples of how to do this.

Ageways 72: Celebrating the network

Ageways 72 celebrates the achievements of the HelpAge International network on its 25th anniversary. It shows how much older people's assocations can achieve for themselves and their communities.

Swaziland old age grant impact assessment

The old age grant in Swaziland was introduced in 2005. This study assesses its impact and discusses how it has been delivered since it was first set up.

A study of humanitarian financing for older people

This HelpAge International study outlines the significant gap in the amount of funding allocated to older people in humanitarian emergencies, despite their being one of the most vulnerable groups during disasters.

Annual review 2010

Our annual review 2010 provides a snapshot of our work with partners to enable 1.5 million older people to lead more dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. It includes a wallchart on global ageing.

Global ageing wallchart

Our wallchart shows that an ageing world is a world of opportunity. When you give an older person a secure income and basic healthcare, they spread the benefits to every generation.