HelpAge 2020-2024 HelpAge 2020-2024 Established in 1983, HelpAge International (HAI) is a civil society organisation that supports older people to claim their rights and challenge discrimination and poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives.  The organization represents a global network of civil society organisations working to promote and protect the rights of older women and men in nearly 90 countries, with over 157 member organisations, the majority of which are located in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). HAI works with a wide range of activities, covering advocacy, development and humanitarian operations.

In the previous collaboration (2015-2019), core funding from Sida supported a 5 year strategy (2015-2020) with a focus on income, health and care, voice and inclusion (gender and disability). During this period, HAI has specifically strengthened their work with health systems strengthening (also in collaboration with WHO), Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including mental health, and mainstreaming gender equality and inclusion (focus on disability). 

This contribution refers to  core funding support from Sida to enable HAI to implement their new 10 year strategy (2020-2030). The 2030 strategy identifies 10 focus areas (including health and education) to achieve a positive impact on the quality of life of the poorest older people, with a focus on wellbeing, dignity and voice. Of the 10 focus areas, the 2020-22 planning priorities include: 1. Inspire a movement for change; 2. Promote age-inclusive systems; 3. Champion healthy ageing; 4. Deliver inclusive humanitarian action; 5. Challenge violence, abuse and neglect. Complementary to the Core Activities, additional support targets HAI's Global COVID-19 Response Plan. An amendment of agreement for nexus-support to the Ukraine crises was decided in March 2022. HelpAge International (HAI), som grundades 1983, är en civilsamhällsorganisation som stödjer äldre att hävda sina rättigheter och minska diskriminering och fattigdom bland äldre så att de kan leva värdiga, säkra, aktiva och hälsosamma liv. Organisationen representerar ett globalt nätverk av civilsamhällsorganisationer som arbetar för att främja och skydda äldre kvinnors och mäns rättigheter i nästan 90 länder, med över 157 medlemsorganisationer, varav huvuddelen ligger i låg- och medelinkomstländer (LMIC). HAI arbetar med ett brett spektrum av aktiviteter för påverkansarbete och långsiktig hållbar utveckling samt humanitära insatser.

Under det tidigare samarbetet (2015-2019) stödde Sidas kärnfinansiering en 5-årig strategi (2015-2020) med fokus på inkomst, hälsa och vård, röst och inkludering (kön och funktionshinder). Under den perioden stärkte HAI särskilt sitt arbete med hälsosystem (delvis i samarbete med WHO), icke-överförbara sjukdomar (NCD) inkluderande mental hälsa, och sitt arbete med att integrera jämställdhet och inkludering av kön (fokus på funktionshinder).

Detta bidrag avser kärnfinansieringsstöd från Sida för att HAI ska kunna påbörja implementeringen av sin nya 10-åriga strategi (2020-2030). 2030-strategin identifierar 10 fokusområden (inklusive hälsa och utbildning) för att uppnå en positiv inverkan på livskvaliteten för de fattigaste äldre med fokus på välbefinnande, värdighet och röst. Av de tio fokusområdena inkluderar prioriteringarna för planeringen 2020-22; 1. Inspirera en rörelse för förändring; 2. Främja åldersinkluderande system. 3. Främja hälsosamt åldrande; 4. Leverera inkluderande humanitära insatser; 5. Motverka våld, övergrepp och försummelse. Som ett komplement till kärnverksamheten innefattar detta beslut även stöd från Sida att  täcka HAI: s Globala COVID-19 Handlings Plan. Ett tilläggsbeslut om nexusstöd samband med Ukrainakrisen tog i mars 2022. By 2030, millions of older people will enjoy a better quality of life, through improved wellbeing, enhanced dignity and greater voice. In order to achieve this, HelpAge International will prioritize 10 focus areas:
1. Inspire a movement for change- Supporting older people and civil society to unite and demand change, mobilising a peoples movement for a fairer world for everyone to grow old in, promoting older peoples rights and transforming the way people think, feel and act on ageing.
2. Create a society for all ages- Promoting inclusive environments and communities integrating all ages, where older people feel connected and can participate equally as they wish.
3. Improve income security-Protecting older peoples independence and Sense of purpose by promoting social pensions, access to decent work, economic opportunities and financial services without discrimination.
4. Promote age-inclusive systems- Calling for and securing ratification of age inclusive laws, policies and systems to guarantee older peoples rights across all sectors, tracking implementation and holding actors to account.
5. Support healthy ageing- Supporting the transformation of systems to promote healthy ageing, including the implementation of inclusive universal health coverage and long-term care and support systems.
6. Deliver inclusive humanitarian action-Promoting age-inclusive humanitarian preparedness and response to ensure older people are protected, feel safe and have full access to assistance.
7. Challenge violence, abuse and neglect- Exposing the risks of violence, abuse and neglect older people face, with a particular focus on older women, and work with others to take action.
8. Take a stand against ageism- Taking a stand against ageism, engaging all stakeholders including duty bearers, the wider community and older people themselves. It will promote positive attitudes and behavior towards older people, ensuring their contribution is valued and they are treated fairly and with respect.
9. Embrace technology- Advocating for older people to receive maximum benefit and minimum harm from technological change in all sectors of society.
10. Foster lifelong learning- Promoting access to lifelong learning, professional and personal opportunities, as well as other educational opportunities so that older people develop their full potential to participate in society.
Complementary to the Core Activities, this contribution supports HelpAge's  Global COVID-19 Response Plan so that older people are protected by reducing their exposure to COVID-19 through age inclusive preparedness, response and recovery.

In March 2022 an agreement amendment was decided for support to older and disabled people in Ukraine and refugees in Moldova with NFI, health and mental health  and psycho social support.