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.
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.
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.
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Conrad N. Hilton
Humanitarian Prize
