Somali HelpAge is a registered not-for-profit, civil society organization that was founded to support, advocate & improve the living standard of older persons
Somalia
Joined December 2023
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We officially joined the HelpAge International Global Network. This important milestone provides us with greater opportunities to collaborate, partner with fellow HelpAge International members in advancing the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of older people around the world.
Today was the second day of Pan Canadian CBSS Sector Summit in Winnipeg from 7-9 June 2026 organized by HelpAge Canada. The summit attended by seniors serving organizations from all over Canada, federal and provincial governments and policymakers.
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📢 Good news! Registration for the 2026 Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing has been extended until 5 July.
Be part of the conversations shaping the future of ageing in the region.
Register now: ow.ly/AfHE50Z7RYv
Somali HelpAge is pleased to participate in the Right to Food Summit 2026, held in Toronto on April 28–29, 2026. Right to Food Canada, brought together 450 delegates from across the country to share ideas focused on food security policy reforms, programs, and national priorities
Mogadishu, Somalia- March 2026
Somalia is facing one of the most complex humanitarian crises and hunger in recent years, driven by prolonged drought caused by the failed rainy seasons. The situation is deteriorating as 6.5 million people are currently in desperate situations
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Yesterday the Federal Minister for Justice of Austria, Dr. Anna Sporrer, welcomed us for a reception at the 🇦🇹 Permanent Mission together with Ambassador @koessler_g. Thank you for the continuous support and partnership. #CSW70 @AustriaUN
ALT From left to right: Claudia Mahler standing next to Anna Sporrer and one of her team members at the Austrian Permanent Mission.
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Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your expertise and insights! We appreciated your support and contributions very much #IGWG1
Happy to be part of today's @GAROP_Sec multi-stakeholder meeting for older persons, NGOs, NHRIs, Member States and UN agencies!
Tomorrow, the organizational meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Rights of #OlderPersons will start
The Francos Martinez Access to Justice Award program in 2025-2026 funded by the Canadian Council for Refugees has successfully concluded its second phase of the program activities today in Winnipeg, Manitoba and refugee newcomers immigrants appreciated.
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Somali HelpAge Association is pleased to organize a Global Intergenerational Week in February and April 2026 to bring together the young and older people to raise awareness, share their stories, ideas, opportunities and challenges.
Bridging social isolation and loneliness
On behalf of Somali HelpAge:
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities to all families, friends, and disabled communities around the world.
Celebrate your strength, your identity during this important day. December 3rd.
Best wishes to all of you.
just concluded the 3-days 2025 Annual Consultation for the Canadian Council for Refugees in Winnipeg. It was an honour for Somali HelpAge to receive the award of Francos Rico Martinez Justice Award in 2025. Thanks for CCR Executive Committee.
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Registration is OPEN for USAging members! Join USAging in DC, March 16–17, 2026, for the #AgingPolicyBriefing & Capitol Hill Day.
Learn, connect and advocate for the future of #aging policy. Register now: usaging.org/apb. #AgingNetwork
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Thank you @Age_Int, @IE_OlderPersons, Jan Shortt (@NPCUK), John Williams (@AgeCymru) and @talkolderpeople for a valuable meeting of the APPG for Ageing and Older People. It was a great discussion about older people’s rights, and what can be done to improve them.
ALT Six people standing in front of a pull up banner with Age UK branding on it. They are smiling at the camera.
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Whether in Europe or Africa, older persons worldwide would benefit from having their own UN convention.
I am delighted to welcome @Andrewkavala, African Union Commissioner for the Rights of Older Persons, and Jürgen Focke from @HelpAgeDE to the German Institute for Human Rights
intergenerational dialogue:
Somali HelpAge organized an Intergenerational dialogue supported by Manitoba Association of Seniors Communities to create an opportunity to connect and share ideas and experiences between young and older people in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
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#IDOP25 I call for stronger protection of the human rights of older persons and recognition of their indispensable role in society, particularly in the context of armed conflicts and peacebuilding
Statement:
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ILC Canada is thrilled to present our Human Rights Award 2025 to Ambassador Bob Rae @BobRae48 for his contribution to the rights of older persons. @CanadaUN @AnitaAnandMP @MarkJCarney @HelpAgeCanada @KLalji @gillismaggie
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🎉 Celebrating the last day of #IFACONF2025 with a focus on technology and ageing, supported by our theme sponsor Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation! 🎉
Experts highlighted how technology is being used to support ageing populations and creating enabling environments, from innovation to real world implementation.
A big thank you to our sponsor for helping advance innovation in ageing and supporting this important theme!
Explore the full range of Technology and Ageing abstracts and see the latest research in action: ow.ly/4K5P50WVJwK
💬 Which technological innovation do you think has the greatest potential to improve the lives of older adults?
#IFACONF2025 #TechnologyandOlderPeople #HealthyAgeing #GlobalConferenceonAgeing
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Explore USAging’s new Caregiver Services and Supports Innovations Hub—featuring replicable programs in respite, peer support, kinship care and more. Learn how you can share your program: ow.ly/8Nv450WS3BZ.
