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.
United Nations Side Event: Fostering Resilience across the Life Course through Universal Health Coverage The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is co-hosting a side event entitled ‘Fostering Resilience across the Life Course through Universal Health Coverage...
Webinar Announcement: Combating Ageism to Improve Access to Employment Combating Ageism to Improve Access to Employment is the second webinar of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) Post-Conference Education Webinar Series and throughout the interactive...
Prioritizing Vaccination in At-Risk Groups Outcomes of the Belfast and Stockholm Meetings on Adult Vaccination This past fall, the IFA held meetings in Belfast, United Kingdom (6-7 September 2018) and Stockholm, Sweden (11-12 October 2018, in collaboration with...
Webinar Announcement: Human Rights of Older Persons and Agenda 2030 With a rapidly ageing global population, addressing the and harnessing the opportunities that older people experience is of great importance. In August 2018, the International Federation on Ageing...
World Braille Day 2019 The World Blind Union celebrated World Braille Day on 4 January 2019, declared by the United Nations as an international day to commemorate the importance of braille. This day recognized the right of access to braille by blind people and raised...
IFA Appoints and Renews Directors to Global Board Press Release: 14 December, 2018 International Federation on Ageing Appoints and Renews Directors to Global Board Canada, Toronto – On 6-7 December, 2018 the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) Board of Directors...