HelpAge International is a global network striving
for the rights of disadvantaged older people to economic and
physical security; healthcare and social services; and support
in their care giving role across the generations. They work
with 74 Affiliates in more than 50 countries around the world.
Supporting and actively assisting older people with sustainable
livelihoods in developing communities globally is central
to their work.
HelpAge
International advocates the vital importance of livelihoods
to the fundamental requirements of older people globally.
This is possible through key policy themes and areas of action
globally.
These are:
BriefingsHTML
Key Example include: A
Better Deal for Older Carers in South Africa
This is a briefing about how an organisation from the Durban
townships in South Africa adapted its role to tackle the impact
of HIV and AIDS. The Muthande Society for the Aged raises
awareness of entitlements and helps individuals make claims,
while fostering personal responsibility and mutual support.
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1MB
Research
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Key Example: Making Cash Count: Lessons
from Cash Transfer Schemes in East and Southern Africa for Supporting
the Most Vulnerable Children and Households
This study was conducted as part of a UNICEF-commissioned review
of social-protection measures reaching the increasing numbers
of vulnerable children in east and southern Africa. Save the
Children and HelpAge International were commissioned to carry
out the unconditional cash-transfer component of the review.
The Institute of Development Studies brought extensive knowledge
of food security and social protection in Africa to the project.
PDF
1.6 MB
Policy
ReportsHTML
Key Example: A
Transformative Agenda for the 21st century: Examining the Case
for Basic Social Protection in Africa.
This is the background briefing for the Intergovernmental regional
workshop held in Livingstone, Zambia, 20-23 March 2006, which
brought together representatives and ministers from 13 African
governments to examine new ways of tackling poverty and promoting
the human rights of the poorest people in Africa. PDF
Manuals
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Key Example: Participatory Research with Older
People: A Sourcebook
Drawing on the experience of HelpAge International programmes
and partners, this manual provides comprehensive guidelines
for older people's participation in planning, carrying out
and disseminating research. PDF
CD-roms,
Videos and DVDHTML
Key Example: Young Hopes in Elderly
Arms
Close to 20 years after HIV was first detected in Thailand,
many of those who had the virus have died. They left behind
young children and a older generation. This short feature tells
the story of one such family. It can be watched on YouTube HTML
