HelpAge International@HelpAge

HelpAge is a global network of organisations working for the rights of older people to support a dignified and healthy life in older age. #OlderNotOver

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Joined May 2009
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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing 2026, how can ageing societies thrive in the decades ahead? Stuart Gietel-Basten reflects on the silver economy as a foundation for inclusive growth and wellbeing. Read more: ow.ly/Umuw50ZRz8R
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What rule would you write for the world you want to grow older in? Ahead of the International Day of Older Persons, we asked older people across six countries. Over the coming weeks, we’ll share their answers and stories.
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Around the world, countries are showing that social pensions are achievable, affordable and effective. Pension Watch brings that experience together in one place, helping decision-makers build stronger systems for the future. helpage.org/pension-watch
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Can a country afford a social pension? What do existing schemes look like? How many older people are covered? Pension Watch helps answer these questions with accessible, comparable data from around the world. Know more here – helpage.org/pension-watch
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The debate on social pensions should be driven by evidence, not assumptions. That's why we've launched Pension Watch, HelpAge International's new global database and evidence platform on social pensions. Explore more here – helpage.org/pension-watch
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Today, we're launching Pension Watch. Pension Watch brings together global data, country insights and policy tools to support informed decisions on social pensions. Explore the evidence here – helpage.org/pension-watch
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Happening TOMORROW: We’re re-launching Pension Watch, an innovative platform bringing together global data on social pensions to support advocacy and advance income security for older people. 📅 24 September 2026 🕛 12:00 UTC Register here: ow.ly/4T4u50ZHZVZ
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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, Vijay Naraidoo of HelpAge network member Dis-Moi, Mauritius, reflects on ageism and why older people's voices must be heard in decisions that affect their lives. Read the full article: ow.ly/xKyT50ZOhSc
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In Thailand, Dr Arak Wongwarachart is empowering older people to become leaders and active contributors in their communities. Older people are a vital resource for stronger, inclusive societies. A story shared ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing.
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This week’s #MemberSpotlight highlights SHIFA Welfare Association in Pakistan. Under HelpAge’s SCORE Project, SHIFA is creating spaces for older people to share their priorities, raise their voices, and help shape decisions that affect their lives.
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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, we asked HelpAge global network members: “When I think about ageing in my country, the change I most want to see is…” Here’s the response from GRAVIS, India.
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Coming up next week: We’re re-launching Pension Watch, an innovative platform bringing together global data on social pensions to support advocacy and advance income security for older people. 📅 24 September 2026 🕛 12:00 UTC Register here: ow.ly/4T4u50ZHZVZ
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Pension Watch is coming: a new global platform bringing together data, analysis and practical tools on social pensions from around the world. Because better evidence leads to better policy.
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Webinar alert! Join us on 8 October to hear lessons from our ecosystem-based adaptation project in Colombia and Mexico, where older people worked with their communities on age-friendly, nature-based solutions. ow.ly/YVcJ50ZL12M
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Is the Silver Economy being understood in the right way? Philip O’Keefe challenges us to look beyond older people as consumers and recognise their roles as workers, entrepreneurs, caregivers, and active contributors to society. Read the article: ow.ly/1EUl50ZMGpb
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We’re re-launching Pension Watch, an innovative platform bringing together global data on social pensions to support advocacy and advance income security for older people. 📅 24 September 2026 🕛 12:00 UTC Register here: ow.ly/4T4u50ZHZVZ
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Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, we asked: What is the one change that would most improve the lives of older people over the next decade? Hear Thiago Hérick de Sá from WHO share his response. Learn more: ageingasiaconf2026.org
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The conversation on ageing is changing. Soon, we're launching Pension Watch: HelpAge International's global platform for social pension data, evidence and insights. Stay tuned.
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Our new report with the Global Protection Cluster highlights how funding cuts in Ukraine and Ethiopia are weakening support for older people and people with disabilities. Read the full report: ow.ly/3jRY50ZIr58
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A health camp organised by Geriatric Society of Nepal helped restore access to healthcare, specialist consultations and medicines for 200 people, including 101 older people. The camp also provided stress management and psychosocial support to 60 older people and their families.
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