Videos by HelpAge Canada in Ottawa. Helping older people live with dignity in Canada and around the world since 1975
Gregor Sneddon, Executive Director of HelpAge Canada, is live at #OEWGA14 in New York. We are excited to see the historic passing of recommendations that include the drafting of a legally binding convention for the rights of older people! This is a critical step in safeguarding older people's human rights around the globe 🤝
Gregor Sneddon, Executive Director of HelpAge Canada, is live at #OEWGA14 in New York. We are excited to see the historic passing of recommendations that include the drafting of a legally binding convention for the rights of older people! This is a critical step in safeguarding older people's human rights around the globe 🤝
Diana Hiscock, Humanitarian Inclusion Adviser, HelpAge International is on the ground at MoldoExpo centre for refugees in #Moldova. She shares that Ukrainian #refugees feel safe here and have access to all essential items. We continue to support the needs of refugees: helpagecanada.ca/ukraine-crisis/ HelpAge International Moldova HelpAge Ukraine - Представництво HelpAge International в Україні #HumanitarianAssistance #HumanitarianAid #Aid #Ukraine #OlderPeople #HumanitarianCrisis #UkraineCrisis
As thousands are crossing the border from #Ukraine into #Moldova every day, HelpAge is building up its humanitarian presence in Moldova to help as many older refugees as possible. These refugees are in desperate need of food, clean water, medication, among others. You can support those impacted by ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Donate to the HelpAge Humanitarian Response: helpagecanada.ca/ukraine-crisis/ HelpAge International | Canada-Ukraine Foundation | Primate's World Relief and Development Fund | Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada #HumanitarianAssistance #HumanitarianAid #OlderPeople #humanitarian #crisis #HumanitarianCrisis #UkraineToday #UkraineCrisis #UkraineWar #UkraineRussia #OlderPeople
Seniors Can! Grants are creating inclusive communities across Canada by providing low-income older adults with access to the equipment, services, and programs necessary to lead healthy, connected and engaged lives. Learn more about HelpAge Canada’s granting program. 👉 helpagecanada.ca/canada/seniors-can/ #SeniorsCan #WellBeing #InnovativeProgram #EmergencyRelief #InclusiveCommunities #ConnectedSeniors #EngagedSeniors #HealthySeniors
Ukrainian Refugee in Moldova
Alexander, 63, from Kiev shares his experience after fleeing Ukraine to Moldova.
It's more than cooking, it's feeding a community.
It's more than cooking, it's feeding a community. Watch how a non-profit organization works to feed seniors in need.
Claire Turpin and Kathleen Whelan of New Dawn Meals on Wheels, explain how receiving a HelpAge Canada Seniors Can! grant benefitted their community of Sydney, NS.
#seniorscan #mealsonwheels #Community #StrongerTogether #cookingwithpurpose #FeedingSeniors
UN Convention - Rights of Older People
As we rebuild our services post #COVID19, let's make sure they are right for a world where we live longer!
Here's how!
www.helpage.org/UNconvention
#ItsAboutRights #UNconvention #OlderPeople
Deb Schulte Patty Hajdu CanAge
Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada United Nations
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) UNHCR Canada World Health Organization (WHO)
Seniors Can Connect!
There are many ways that technology keeps us connected. Lisa, who is an Indigenous author, shares her story about how the Seniors Can Connect! digital literacy program helped her promote her children's book.
Seniors Can Connect! is a HelpAge Canada program, delivered by Connected Canadians. Contact HelpAge Canada to bring digital learning to your community.
Biogen Ride to Connect
#digitalliteracy #stayconnected #seniorisolation #seniorscanconnect
#connectedcanadians #volunteer #mentor #myottawa #volunteerottawa
#digitalliteracy #wecanhelpyourmom #techsupport #technologyeducation
#nonprofit #barrierbreaking #seniors #womenintech #yow #every1counts
#makeadifference #techforgood #volunteerism #philanthropy
#socialgood #giveback #community #nonprofit #volunteering
#givingback #changemakers #causes
UN convention on the rights of older people
We all want to do the right thing, but sometimes we need a guide to help us make the right decisions.
www.helpage.org/UNconvention
#ItsAboutRights #UNconvention #OlderPeople
CanAge Deb Schulte Patty Hajdu Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada
United Nations UNHCR Canada World Health Organization (WHO)