ABSTRACT
HelpAge International is a unique development agency. It works via a network of development, research, community based and social service organizations that share a common mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged older people. The organization was founded in 1983 as an independent charity by HelpAge India, Help the Aged Canada, Pro Vida Colombia, HelpAge Kenya and Help the Aged UK. From five agencies it has grown to the present membership of 62 organizations world-wide. HelpAge International is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from its membership who presently comes from Canada, Dominica, Ghana, India, Kenya, Singapore, UK, USA and Zimbabwe. The secretariat is based in London and there are four regional development centres in Asia (Thailand), Africa (Kenya), Caribbean (Jamaica) and Latin America (Bolivia). HelpAge International also works in East and Central Europe and has representation in Brussels.
