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10/10/2026

One year on from the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the ceasefire exists in name only.

We’re joining more than 100 humanitarian, human rights and civil society organisations in calling for an end to the killing, unrestricted humanitarian access and urgent action to ensure Palestinians can access essential services and begin rebuilding their lives.

The international community must turn words into action.

Read the joint statement: https://ow.ly/iWmH50ZWyyu

:If Laurent Celestin Owona could help shape the world we grow older in, he would want it to be one where older people co...
09/10/2026

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If Laurent Celestin Owona could help shape the world we grow older in, he would want it to be one where older people continue to be seen, heard and respected.

At 80, Laurent looks back on a life spent building, teaching and caring for others. As a geotechnical engineer, husband, father and grandfather, he has spent decades contributing to his family, profession and community. But he believes that growing older should never mean becoming invisible.

“I’m convinced that I can still be benefit to the world.”

For Laurent, being treated fairly means having the opportunity to participate, contribute and be consulted, regardless of age. His story is a reminder that older people are not passive recipients of support. They have knowledge, experience and wisdom that continue to matter throughout life.

This International Day of Older Persons, older people from six countries are sharing the world they want to grow older in and the changes they want to see. As discussions on a new UN Convention on the rights of older persons move forward, older people’s voices, experiences and priorities must help shape the outcome.

Read Laurent’s story and discover why older people must always have a say in the world around them: https://www.helpage.org/story/i-still-have-something-to-give-laurents-call-to-be-seen-heard-and-respected-in-older-age/

1 in 6 by 2030

Population ageing is transforming societies worldwide, creating shared challenges and opportunities across regions. As H...
09/10/2026

Population ageing is transforming societies worldwide, creating shared challenges and opportunities across regions. As HelpAge network members from Africa get ready to join their Asian colleagues at the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, they are bringing their own experiences, learning from emerging best practices and helping shape the global conversation on ageing.

Ahead of the conference, we invited network members to respond to one question: "When I think about ageing in my country, the change I most want to see is…"

Their answers highlight ideas for building societies where everyone can age with dignity, rights and opportunities. Here's the perspective of an older person from Rwanda.

08/10/2026

As we look ahead to the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing later this month, we asked HelpAge Board members to share their vision for a future where older people can thrive, contribute and live with dignity.

Their reflections offer powerful perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping ageing societies worldwide.

This is what Board member Cecilia Mbaka (Chair of Kenya’s National Board for Social Protection) has to say.

08/10/2026

As populations age across the world, one thing is clear: older people are not just shaping the future; they're already helping to build it.

Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing, we asked older people to complete one sentence:

"One thing the world should know about ageing in my country is..."

Their responses offer personal reflections, insights and ideas about what ageing means today and what needs to change for the future.

Today, we're sharing perspectives from older people in Singapore. Many thanks to our HelpAge network member, the Tsao Foundation, for bringing these voices together and contributing to the conversation.

Happening tomorrow!Join our webinar to explore lessons from HelpAge International’s ecosystem-based adaptation project i...
07/10/2026

Happening tomorrow!

Join our webinar to explore lessons from HelpAge International’s ecosystem-based adaptation project in Colombia and Mexico, including how older people worked with their communities through age-friendly, nature-based solutions.

📅 8 October 2026
🕛 13:00 BST

Register here: https://ow.ly/jMSN50ZL11S

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If Phạm Huy Chương could help shape the world we grow older in, he would want it to be one where older people are respec...
07/10/2026

If Phạm Huy Chương could help shape the world we grow older in, he would want it to be one where older people are respected, valued and able to continue contributing to society.

At 72, Chương remains guided by a lifetime of service. After more than 40 years in the military, he still approaches life with determination, resilience and a desire to help others. For him, growing older has not meant stepping away from society. It has meant finding new ways to serve.

“Perhaps at this stage of life, the greatest joy is to be able to help others. Knowing that we have helped people and made a positive difference in their lives is what brings us the most happiness.”

Chương believes that respect is one of the most important rights in older age, and that it begins within families and communities. His story is a reminder that older people continue to contribute their knowledge, experience and strength, and should be recognised as active participants in society, not passive recipients of support.

This International Day of Older Persons, older people from six countries are sharing the world they want to grow older in and the changes they want to see. As discussions on a new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons move forward, older people’s voices, experiences and priorities must help shape the outcome.

Read Chương’s story and discover why respect, participation and hope matter at every age – https://ow.ly/U8uy50ZUrEC

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Coming up: Pan-Africa Dialogue on Ageing and DevelopmentAcross Africa, older people are often disproportionately affecte...
06/10/2026

Coming up: Pan-Africa Dialogue on Ageing and Development

Across Africa, older people are often disproportionately affected by climate and humanitarian crises. But they are also leaders, caregivers, knowledge holders and active contributors to community resilience.

Join the Pan-Africa Dialogue Series on Ageing and Development, co-hosted by HelpAge International, the HelpAge global network and UNFPA, for a discussion on Older People as Leaders in Climate Resilience and Humanitarian Action in Africa.

The dialogue will explore how governments, humanitarian and climate actors, donors and civil society can better recognise and invest in the leadership, participation and contributions of older people in climate resilience, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian action.

📅 15 October 2026
🕔 5:00 PM EAT | 4:00 PM CAT | 3:00 PM WAT
Register here: https://ow.ly/koAF50ZUuVO

06/10/2026

Social pensions do more than support older people; they contribute to the wellbeing of families, communities and societies.

Pension Watch brings together data on social pensions around the world, including their coverage, design and cost, to help inform advocacy and decision-making.

Watch this video to learn more about the platform and explore Pension Watch: https://www.helpage.org/pension-watch

Join us for a webinar on the Humanitarian Inclusion StandardsSince 2018, the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards (HIS) have...
05/10/2026

Join us for a webinar on the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards

Since 2018, the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards (HIS) have helped make humanitarian responses more inclusive and accessible. Join HelpAge International and CBM Global Disability Inclusion to hear what seven years of evidence tell us about their impact and explore what comes next.

The webinar will share key findings from the HIS review, practical examples from the Philippines, and reflections from experts in humanitarian and disability inclusion.

📅 4 November 2026
🕘 9:00–11:00 UTC/GMT
♿ Live captioning and international sign language interpretation available
Register here: https://ow.ly/pwJJ50ZUAMe

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