HelpAge Zimbabwe

Today and tomorrow in Darwendale, Zimbabwe, something important is happening for older persons across Zimbabwe.The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has convened a National Older Persons Policy Write Shop with stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and older persons themselves.Why this matters:
Zimbabwe has over 840,000 people aged 60 and above. Many built this country but now face gaps in income security, healthcare access, and protection from abuse and neglect. For too long, older persons have been an afterthought in social protection systems.This Write Shop is moving us from policy on paper to policy in action. The goal: draft a comprehensive, rights-based National Older Persons Policy that ensures every older person in Zimbabwe can live with dignity, security, and respect.What’s significant for the region:Zimbabwe is ratcheting up implementation of the AU Protocol on the Rights of Older Persons, ratified in 2024.The process is inclusive - putting older persons at the table, not just on the agenda.The policy is tackling the real gaps: extending coverage to the informal sector, introducing a social pension, strengthening protection, and consolidating fragmented laws.This is what leadership on ageing looks like in practice. To my colleagues across Africa working on ageing, social protection, and human rights - Zimbabwe is moving in the right direction. We’re learning, we’re listening, and we’re building a model that others can draw from.Proud to be part of this moment.

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As HelpAge Zimbabwe we do
-Cataract Surgeries And Refractions.
-Welfare Support.
-Influencing Policy.
-Institutional Support.
We are located at 32 Hillside Road, Hillside, Harare

Today is World Sight Day, celebrated on the second Thursday of October each year, with an emphasis on raising awareness about eye health issues. Our theme is: "Help Put People at the Heart of Eye Health, Making It a Priority for Individuals, Communities, and Governments Worldwide." Join us today at Capitalk 100.4FM from 19:20 to 20:00, where HelpAge Zimbabwe together with the Chief Government Ophthalmologist will discuss eye health issues.