The IFA began operations in 1973, at a time when organizations around the world were only beginning to understand population ageing trends. AARP was instrumental in founding the IFA, and the two organizations have enjoyed a strong relationship ever since.
The IFA has a long established and wide-ranging network of member organizations around the world. The network extends to over 75 countries covering every region. Together these organizations represent over 80 million older people.
Support for older people is becoming an increasing priority issue in the developing world and this will only continue as the proportion of older people increases in the future. Globally, the number of persons aged 60 and above is expected to more than double by 2015 and more than triple by 2100 (3.2 billion). Sixty-six percent (66%) of the increase will occur in Asia, 13% in Africa and 11% in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Press Release: “Adult Vaccination in the Asia Pacific: Mobilizing Policy and Practice Knowledge” Report IFA launches the report “Adult Vaccination in the Asia Pacific: Mobilizing Policy and Practice Knowledge” which highlights the context, barriers, gains and...
2019 IFA Annual Members Meeting In accordance with Section 4 of the corporation’s bylaws, IFA members are invited to the Annual Members Meeting to be on the 15th October 2019. To maximise the participation of members around the world the IFA Board of Directors are...
Decade of Healthy Ageing – Update 3 This is the third progress update covering the period June and July 2019 on the process for developing the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020 – 2030) aligned to Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals. This update...
2019 Nominations to the Board of Directors The IFA Nominating Committee is welcoming expressions of interests from IFA members to be considered for the slate of candidates toward election by the full members to the Board of Directors. Nomination Process Nominations to...
What steps can you take to secure your government’s support for a new UN convention in your country? Join us next week to find out in our next webinar organised in partnership with the IFA! This webinar on Tuesday 30th July at 12:00 BST will introduce the ‘FAIR...
Research published by the IFA suggests that influenza vaccination has an additional layer of benefits for older people and those suffering with chronic illness July 4, 2019 Toronto, Ontario – A report released today by the International Federation on Ageing...