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'''HelpAge Canada''' (previously known as '''Help the Aged Canada''') is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of older persons in Canada and around the world. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Who We Are |url=https://helpagecanada.ca/who-we-are/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=HelpAge Canada |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| The organization offers national and global programs in the areas of health, wellness, emergency response, international development, age-friendly transportation, and social inclusion in collaboration with community-based organizations. HelpAge Canada joined the ] Global Network as a founding member in 1983 <ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://helpagecanada.ca/who-we-are/history/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=HelpAge Canada |language=en-US}}</ref>. | |||
| HelpAge Canada offers programs for impoverished older persons in eleven developing countries worldwide. | |||
| Programs focus on primary health care, agro-forestry, food aid, emergency assistance, capacity building, training and sponsorship. | |||
| All of HelpAge Canada's overseas programs are coordinated through local charitable organizations such as the Oblate missionaries, SOFEPADI, Ahero Joot Social Services, ] and the ]. | |||
| They work in collaboration with other national and international nongovernmental organizations. | |||
| HelpAge Canada is a registered charity, with the registration number 118 955 921 RR0001. | |||
| HelpAge Canada obtains its funding from Federal and Provincial government sources, corporations and foundations, and individual donors to support their programs. Primary Government sources include Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). | |||
| Over 50% of their funding is raised through general donations and donations in-kind. Government income is used to supplement general donations. Administration costs were 2.7% in 2009-10, fund-raising costs were 6.2%. | |||
| HelpAge Canada is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors. The Board also appoints Management Committees to advise the Executive Director, who is hired by the Board of Directors. | |||
| The charity receives support and professional expertise through its affiliate membership with HelpAge International and through its membership with organizations such as the Alberta Wild Rose Foundation. | |||
| Among the many issues tackled by HelpAge Canada are: | |||
| * ] among older people. | |||
| * ] and loneliness. | |||
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| * ] | |||
| * ] Prevention | |||
| * ] Prevention | |||
| * ] Prevention | |||
| * ] Prevention | |||
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| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Company type | Charity |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Website | helpagecanada.ca |
HelpAge Canada (previously known as Help the Aged Canada) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of older persons in Canada and around the world.
The organization offers national and global programs in the areas of health, wellness, emergency response, international development, age-friendly transportation, and social inclusion in collaboration with community-based organizations. HelpAge Canada joined the HelpAge International Global Network as a founding member in 1983 .
HelpAge Canada is a registered charity, with the registration number 118 955 921 RR0001.
See also
References
- "Who We Are". HelpAge Canada. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- "History". HelpAge Canada. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
External links
- HelpAge Canada
- HelpAge International
- Canadian International Development Agency Archived 2013-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
- HelpAge Canada Financial Audit Report, 2009/10
- HelpAge Canada Annual Report, 2010