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International Federation on Ageing

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Aging Education Family Habitat Human Rights Humanitarian Affairs Population Social Development Statistics Sustainable Development Trade and Development Volunteerism Gender Issues and Advancement of Women: Advocacy and outreach Capacity building Human rights of women Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women Millennium Development Goals Service provision Violence against women Women and health Women and poverty Social Development: Aging Disabled persons Employment Indigenous issues Poverty Social policy
Geographic scope:	International
Millennium Development Goals:	Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Promote gender equality and empower women Improve maternal health Develop global partnership for development
Mission statement:	The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is an international non-governmental organization with a membership base of NGOs, the corporate sector, academia, government, and individuals. The IFA believes in 'generating positive change for older people throughout the world by stimulating, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on rights, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life of people as they age. Priorities are to establish the IFA as a point of… •Connection – linking together NGOs, academia, policy makers, and the private sector. •Information sharing and exchange – facilitating knowledge exchange through our networks •Research and advocacy – collaborating in research and providing a repository of information •Policy knowledge – around areas with global implications: age discrimination, engaging seniors, financial protection, and age-friendly communities The IFA takes a lead to inform, educate and promote policies and practice to improve the quality of life of older persons around the world. Other responsibilities include: •Building, facilitating and strengthening bridges between government, non-government and the corporate sectors concerned with ageing issues •Strengthening non-government organizations through collaboration toward a common goal •Improving the understanding of ageing polices and practice and their impact on the lives of older people Through its work, the IFA works to influence and promote positive change for older people globally.
Year established:	1973
Year of registration:	1995
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Fees for education and training services Donations and grants from domestic sources Foreign and international grants

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