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Advocating the Rights of Older People on the Global Stage
This week, Kahir Lalji, CEO of HelpAge Canada, is in Geneva, Switzerland, attending the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 58th session (#HRC58). At this critical event, HelpAge Canada proudly stands with Canadian and global advocates, policymakers, and civil...
2025 Sienna for Seniors Grant – Now Accepting Applications! Deadline February 28, 2025
HelpAge Canada is pleased to share that Sienna Senior Living’s Sienna for Seniors Foundation is offering grants of up to $50,000 to support programs that enhance the lives of older adults across Canada. Registered Canadian charities can apply for funding to create...
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[RESOURCE] HelpAge International Age Inclusion Handbook
HelpAge International’s Age Inclusion Toolkit is designed to support the inclusion of older people within programs and advocacy initiatives of organizations worldwide, including those not specifically focused on aging. The Age Inclusion Toolkit serves as a...
2024 HelpAge Canada Annual Impact Report
HelpAge Canada is proud to present its 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report. Discover how HelpAge Canada fuelled community-led impact across Canada and worldwide this past year, and enjoy a look ahead to the powerful grassroots collaboration and collective action that we're...
December 2024 — Holiday Special Edition Newsletter
As we wrap up another incredible year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the unwavering support you’ve shown. Thanks to you, HelpAge Canada has continued to empower communities in Canada and around the world, so that older people can thrive in the places they call...
HelpAge Canada Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Starting in January 2025, HelpAge Canada is delighted to welcome Kahir Lalji to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Having previously served as the Provincial Director of Government Relations & Programs with United Way BC, Kahir has worked tirelessly over the...
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