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.
Bangladesh is at the heart of the climate crisis, with its population increasingly feeling the impact of extreme weather events. Among its citizens, older people are particularly at risk, yet they remain a largely overlooked group in climate action. “I can feel how the temperature, rain, cold, and even the harshness of the river and sea
In response to the news that the U.S. government is to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), HelpAge stands in solidarity with the WHO and the vital role it plays in keeping the world safe, supporting those most at risk. Cherian Mathews, Chief Executive of HelpAge International, expressed his solidarity with WHO and
At the Community Safe Spaces supported by HelpAge USA, older Ukrainians can come together, take classes, access health services, and receive support.
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
In the Gambella region of Ethiopia, South Sudanese refugees face numerous challenges, from inadequate living conditions to limited access to essential services. In response to these urgent needs, HelpAge, in partnership with Plan International USA and the Rehabilitation and Development Organization (RaDO), has been implementing a comprehensive project to provide lifesaving protection and education services to
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, older people with serious illnesses have been left especially at-risk. With a grant from GlobalGiving, HelpAge USA has been ensuring community-based palliative care for older Ukrainians.
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Conrad N. Hilton
Humanitarian Prize
