A visit to Meshmesh in Lebanon highlights the power of local care that uplifts, connects, and respects older people.

Older people overlooked in post-conflict and recovery efforts More than six months after the 2024 cross-border escalation ...

This report presents key findings and recommendations on the protection, health, livelihoods, disability inclusion, and ...

Country Profiles on the Rights & Wellbeing of Older Persons: A How-to-Guide from the Arab Region (Arabic) ...

Over the last three years in the Middle East, HelpAge has worked in partnership with UNFPA to produce a total of eighteen ...

In April 2025, HelpAge Tanzania marks its first anniversary as an independent organisation, celebrating twelve months of determined action to advance the rights, health, and wellbeing of older people ...

Six distinguished leaders in ageing, development, and human rights have joined the Board of HelpAge International in recent months, deepening the organisation’s global expertise and commitment to ...

Age and disability inclusion in humanitarian action Understand the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards and how to apply them. This course introduces the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards (HIS) for older ...

In a region shaped by conflict, communities are coming together to rebuild – not just homes and livelihoods, but dignity and inclusion. At the heart of this transformation are older people and persons ...

The Final Report (2021–2024) documents the journey, impact, and lessons learned from the project’s implementation in 65 villages.

In Ethiopia’s Borena and Bale zones, pastoralist communities have long faced the harsh realities of recurring droughts, limited economic opportunities, and the growing impact of climate change. These ...

This is more than a procedural milestone — it’s a moral and legal turning point. As global ageing accelerates, the proposed convention comes at a critical time. As it seeks to combat ageism, secure ...