IFA

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Longer lives are reshaping societies, economies, and communities in every region of the world.

No single organisation, sector, or discipline can respond to the longevity transition alone. Progress depends on collaboration—across sectors, regions, and areas of expertise.

That is why membership matters.

Through the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), members connect insight, experience, and action—working together to shape policy, strengthen systems, and advance healthy ageing and longevity.

Why Join the IFA Network?

Addressing population ageing requires more than isolated efforts. It demands collaboration across sectors, regions, and disciplines. As part of the IFA Network, you join a global community working to shape policy, strengthen systems, and advance healthy ageing and longevity. 

IFA members contribute to and benefit from a platform that enables: 

  • Collective learning and shared intelligence

  • Cross-sector collaboration and partnerships

  • Evidence-informed advocacy

  • Coordinated influence in global and regional policy spaces

  • Opportunities to contribute to shared priorities and acti

Membership enables both contribution and access—connecting insight, practice, and influence.

How We Act Together 

IFA is a global civil society organisation with general consultative status at the United Nations and official relations with the World Health Organization. As a neutral, credible convener, we bring together diverse actors to connect insight, evidence, and action. 

We work through four interconnected approaches:

1

Connect — Networks & Partnerships

We connect leaders and organisations across sectors and regions to surface shared priorities, build relationships, and enable coordinated action.

2

Convene — Strategic & Catalytic Spaces

Through Global Cafés, the Global Conference on Ageing, and expert dialogues, we create trusted spaces that link knowledge, lived experience, and policy.

3

Learn — Evidence & Foresight

We curate and translate evidence into practical insights—through briefs, foresight, and thought leadership—to inform decision-making and action.

4

Influence — Advocacy & Policy

We engage in multilateral and global platforms to shape inclusive policies and systems, amplifying member insights through a credible, collective voice.

How Can You Engage with the IFA

Membership is designed to support different levels of engagement—reflecting how individuals and organisations connect, contribute, and lead within the IFA community.

Each level builds on the previous one, offering deeper opportunities for collaboration, contribution, and leadership.

Engaged
Individual
Member

Stay connected, access knowledge and events, and contribute your perspectives to global conversations.

Engaged Organisational Member

Connect with peers, access insights, and participate in IFA’s global convenings and dialogue.

Contributing
Organisational Member

Includes all the benefits of Engaged Membership, with additional opportunities to collaborate, share expertise, and contribute to shaping priorities and initiatives.

Catalytic
Organisational Member

Includes all the benefits of Contributing Membership, with expanded opportunities for leadership, strategic collaboration, and driving system-level impact.

An IFA membership provides access to a year-round cycle of engagement, including convenings with UN and WHO processes and global policy moments, opportunities to contribute to policy positions and advocacy, Global Café dialogues and networking opportunities, curated insights and knowledge resourcess and discounts to the IFA Global Conference on Ageing.

Members help shape IFA priorities, contribute expertise, and influence how global agendas are defined and advanced. 

Interested in learning more about the IFA membership? Download the membership package below or get in touch with us at membership@ifa.ngo