HelpAge International | What we do | What we do

HelpAge helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives.

We do this by lobbying governments to achieve policy change, and through practical projects on the ground.  We work to address the following issues that affect older people worldwide:

We're listening to older people's advice on dealing with climate change and getting their voices heard in the climate change debate. Read more about our work on climate change.

Older people are one of the most vulnerable groups in emergencies, and they have particular needs. We're getting older people included in humanitarian relief efforts.

Older people need appropriate and affordable healthcare, and governments need to prepare for an ageing population. Find out what we're doing to improve older people's health.

We support older people affected by HIV and AIDS - either as carers or as people living with HIV. Read more about our work to mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS.

We're demanding action to protect older people's rights and helping them access their entitlements.

We're making people's right to a secure income in old age a reality. Read more about our social protection work.

Access to decent work is a fundamental human right. Find out how we're improving working life for older people in developing countries.

via helpage.org