HelpAge is a local nongovernmental organisation that works to empower older people and their communities to challenge age discrimination, ensure the continuation of an old-age inclusive society, and sustain economic and physical security.

HelpAge Cambodia is Cambodia’s leading agency on ageing and has worked with older people in Cambodia for over 20 years through Older People’s Associations (OPAs), which are a proven, older people-led, safety net mechanism endorsed by the Royal Government of Cambodia to address social and welfare protection needs of older people. HelpAge works with older people across Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Siem Reap provincesof Cambodia.

HelpAge works closely and in cooperate with theRoyal Government of Cambodia, including several central ministries and provincial departments such as Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation; Health; Women’s Affairs; Rural Development; Committee on Disaster Management; and Environment to support to the older people and promote the inclusion of ageing into the developmentprogramming and policy efforts in Cambodia.

Their vision

A society in which all older people can lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives.

Their mission

To work for and with marginalised older people toecho and voice their concerns and needs for rightsto healthcare, social services and economic andphysical security, and to promote older people’s active contribution and equal participation in society.