As part of the HelpAge Global Network, HelpAge USA advances the wellbeing and inclusion of older people around the world. We work with the news media to provide background, expert interviews, and other information and to ensure that the voices, stories, and contributions of older people are recognized and heard.
An analysis of the $5.7 billion in aid spent on gender equality projects has revealed that only 0.1% directly includes older women, who represent a significant proportion of the global female population. A new HelpAge report has revealed that out of 7,231 projects reported by OECD-DAC members in 2021 to promote gender equality, only 16
As the security situation in Eastern Ukraine deteriorates, older people—especially those with disabilities—are increasingly at risk. Escalating hostilities in regions such as Donetsk has forced mass evacuations, with older people among the most vulnerable. The challenges they face are far-reaching, from limited access to evacuation information, difficulty in making the journey to safety, to encountering
HelpAge USA is thrilled to announce that it has received a $200,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to expand its Friendship Bench DC initiative.
As we mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, we find ourselves at a grim crossroads.
HelpAge’s new research explores the impact of the ongoing war on mobility and social inclusion of older people in Ukraine.
Adaptive and shock-responsive social protection (ASRSP) at-risk households cope with disruptions like disasters and crises. Yet, older people’s needs are often overlooked. New research explores how to better support older people through ASRSP systems.
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