On October 1st, Celebrate International Day of Older Persons

On October 1st, Celebrate International Day of Older Persons

In 1990, the United Nations designated October 1st as International Day of Older Persons – a day to celebrate older people, challenge the way we think about age, and promote the development of a world for all ages. HelpAge Canada has teamed up with our partners...
Announcing the Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council

Announcing the Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council

In January 2024, HelpAge Canada placed an open call for nominations for the first national leadership council for the CBSS sector – the Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council (ICLC) – and selected two community leaders, Karen McDonald (Healthy Aging...
190 Days of War in Gaza: A Personal Account

190 Days of War in Gaza: A Personal Account

Oday El-Meghari is the Executive Director of El Wedad, a Palestinian civil society association based in Gaza that works to develop and rehabilitate the local community in the areas of community development, capacity building, and psychological and social...
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza. Humanitarian aid to the region has been severely restricted, and people in Gaza are in dire need of medical supplies, food, clean drinking water, and more, as bombardments continue to threaten...
An Update on the 2023 Morocco Earthquake

An Update on the 2023 Morocco Earthquake

On September 8th, 2023, a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck mountain-circled communities in Morocco, around 70 kilometres south of Marrakesh. Nearly 3000 people died and over 5000 people were injured, with many having been trapped under the crumbled debris...