HelpAge network in Asia Pacific
We work to improve the lives of older people in the region.
Population ageing presents challenges and opportunities that societies must adapt to and governments must respond to.
Social protection provides secure incomes for people in old age, and it provides long-term benefits.
Integrated healthcare systems need to be strengthened to address the increasing complexity of health and care issues in old age.
These multifunctional organisations provide social activities for retired people and address interrelated needs of the community.
Older people are most affected by emergencies. But they can also help in an emergency and play an active role in disaster risk reduction.
Features
Policies for rapidly ageing societies: Four considerations
We can no longer say that Asian governments are unaware that their populations are ageing rapidly. Although the sense of urgency varies by country, most countries in the region have begun [...]
Regional Forum on National Policies on Ageing in Myanmar
The Regional Forum on Policies on Ageing was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, 20–21 July 2017. It was organised by HelpAge International in collaboration with Myanmar’s Ministry of Social Welfare, [...]
Building political will for ageing policies
Why is political will such a crucial element when it comes to policies on ageing? Political will is crucial because the policy and law making process cannot happen without commitment from [...]
CSO Statement to the ASEAN High Level Conference on Social Protection
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) High Level Conference on Social Protection was held from 15 to 17 August 2017 at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City, Metro Manila, the [...]
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