Profiles of National Coordinating Bodies on Ageing and
Non-governmental Organizations for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific
(2002)
PART TWO: NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR OLDER PERSONS
ACTION FOR SOCIAL HELP AND ASSISTANCE (ASHA)
The Secretary
ASHA Centre
VIM – 719, Sailashri Vihar
Bhubaneswar – 751016
Orissa, India
Brief history
ASHA is a new organization which started its activities in 1992. The organization
is supported by educational institutions and grassroots NGOs.
Goals/objectives
• To support children’s and women’s welfare and develop
a socio-economic programme for older persons (particularly counselling
and survival needs)
• To support manpower training and human resource development, research,
monitoring and evaluation
• To promote grassroots governance and poverty alleviation programmes
Subject areas of ageing-
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research (impact of intervention strategy for older persons)
• Information/communication activities
• Advocacy (advocacy for conducting research on various development
programmes for government and NGOs)
• Funding
Countries and/or subject areas in which the organization would like to collaborate with other organizations on ageing- related activities
- ESCAP, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Norway, Germany (research, training
and documentation related to older persons)
AGE CONCERN NEW ZEALAND
The Chief Executive Director
3rd Floor, Riddiford House
150 Featherston Street
P.O. Box 10-688
Wellington
New Zealand
Tel: (64-4) 4712709
Fax (64-4) 4732504
E-mail national.office@ageconcern.org.nz
Web site http://www.ageconcern.org.nz
Goals/objectives
• To promote quality of life for older people
• To coordinate local information and services for older people
• To provide policy advice and leadership on national issues on
ageing
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
•Training
• Research (involvement in small research projects e.g. elder care,
older people in employment)
• Information/communication activities (provision of information
to member organizations and to government)
• Coordinating local age-concern organizations, administering national
befriending programmes and elder abuse and neglect pilot programmes
Publications/newsletters
Age Concern Newspaper (quarterly)
Countries and/or subject areas in which the organization would like to collaborate with other organizations on ageing- related activities
Asia-Pacific region
AGEWELL FOUNDATION
M-4, Lajpat Nagar-II
New Delhi 110 024
India
Tel: (91-11) 6836486, 6910484
Fax (91-11) 6820458
E-mail agewell@bol.net.in
Goals/objectives
Agewell Foundation is a non-governmental organization which endeavours
to bring a change in the perception of old age and assist older persons
to move surely but steadily from helplessness and self-pity towards confidence,
respect and mutual caring.
ALL-CEYLON BUDDHIST CONGRESS
No. 380, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo 7
Sri Lanka
Tel: (94-1) 691695
Fax (94-1) 688517
Goals/objectives
• To promote cooperation among Buddhists and Buddhist associations
• To represent Buddhists and act on their behalf
• To provide opportunities to Buddhists for free discussions on
matters relating to Buddhism
• To undertake Buddhist charitable activities and to do all such
things necessary for the interests of Buddhists
Affiliation/membership
• World Fellowship of Buddhists, Thailand
• Asian Buddhist Congress, Sri Lanka
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Assistance to or care of older persons
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Information/communication activities
• Funding, US$ 17,488 annually
Publications/newsletters
Annual report (including a section on elders’ homes); Bauddhaloka
Paper (articles on elderly welfare)
Countries and/or subject areas in which the organization would like to collaborate with other organizations on ageing- related activities
- Japan, Thailand (elderly welfare, housing, and nutrition)
ALL-CHINA WOMEN’S FEDERATION (ACWF)
The International Liaison Department
No. 15 Jiangoumennei Street
Beijing 100730
China
Tel: (86-10) 65225357
Fax (86-10) 65136044
E-mail acwf@public3.bta.net.cn
Brief history
Founded on 3 April 1949, ACWF is a mass organization dedicated to the
advancement of Chinese women of all ethnic groups in all walks of life.
It is a multi-tiered organization with local women’s federations
and group members at every divisional level of government.
Goals/objectives
To represent and safeguard women’s rights and interests, and to
promote equality between men and women
Main functions
• Participation
• Education
• Representation
• Service
• Liaison
ALL-JAPAN CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT AND GENERAL WORKERS’ UNION (KENKORO
OR CTG)
The Head
4-7-2, Hyakunin-cho, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 169-0073
Japan
Tel: (81-3) 33608021
Fax (81-3) 33608389
E-mail ctg@tb3.so-net.ne.jp
Goals/objectives
• To unite workers mainly in the construction and transport industries
and miscellaneous workers, including elderly people
• To improve the economic and social status of ageing people and
the protection of their rights and life.
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Unionization of workers
• Improvement of working conditions
• Advocacy (lobbying local and central government for the improvement
of labour laws and regulations)
ALL-JAPAN PENSIONERS’ UNION (JPU)
Vice-Secretary General/Chief of International Section
1-60-20 Minami-Otsuka
Toshima-ku
Tokyo 170-0005
Japan
Tel: (81-3) 59782751
Fax (81-3) 59782777
E-mail aae41550@pop21.odn.ne.jp
Web site <http://www2.odn.ne.jp
>
Brief history
JPU is one of the leading groups of senior citizens in Japan. It strives to improve older peoples’ lives and defend their rights. JPU was established on 30 August 1989, starting with 12,696 members, 24 prefectures’ committees, and 284 branches. Now, it consists of about 53,000 members, 650 branches and 47 prefectural headquarters, which operate under the central headquarter in Tokyo. JPU is affiliated with the National Confederation of Trade Unions (Zenroren) and cooperate with workers in Japan.
Goals/objectives
• To establish social security systems based on the responsibility
of the corporations as well as the government, which include proper pension
schemes, medical care systems, old age care and welfare systems which
will guarantee healthy and cultural lives in old age
• To promote various activities based on local areas across Japan
• To act in collaboration with labor unions and organizations with
the same purpose, and also with individuals, workers and older people
in the world
Main functions
• Public Pension Schemes
P.O. Box 42
North Ryde, NSW 2213
Australia
Tel: (61-2) 98050100
Fax (61-2) 98051665
Web site http://www.acay.com.au/~alznsw
Goals/objectives
To provide support and information to families affected by dementia
Affiliation/membership
• Alzheimer’s Association Australia (affiliated)
• Other alzheimer’s associations in Australia
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Training
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Information/communication activities (National Alzheimer’s
Week, brochures, media)
• Advocacy (lobbying State and Federal Government for better service
for people with dementia and their carers)
Publications/newsletters
Intouch (quarterly newsletter)
Countries and/or subject areas in which the organization would like to collaborate with other organizations on ageing- related activities:
Singapore; Hong Kong, China; New Zealand; Thailand; India; and Japan
(dementia research and other related subjects)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP)
The Director, International Activities
601 E Street NW, Washington DC 20049
United States of America
Tel: (1-800) 4243410 , (1-202) 4342402
Fax (1-202) 4346494
Web site http://www.aarp.org
Date of establishment 1958
Brief history
AARP is a non-profit, non-governmental membership organization which
provides volunteer opportunities, programmes and services to its members.
Goals/objectives
• To provide education and community services, advocacy and member
services. With more than 33 million members in the United States and abroad,
AARP is the leading organization in the USA for individuals aged 50 and
above – working or retired.
• To respond to the needs of its members – and all older Americans
– through legislative advocacy, research, programmes staffed by
volunteers, community services and by a wide range of member services
Affiliation/membership
• Consultative status with UN ECOSOC
• Council of Non-governmental Organizations (CONGO) (Board member)
• International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) (Treasurer General)
• HelpAge International (HAI)
• International Federation on Ageing (IFA)
• United Nations Associations/USA, UK
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Research
• Information/communication activities
• Advocacy (before the U.S Congress and State Legislature)
Publications/newsletters
Global Ageing Report; Coalition ‘99 Update (1999)
ANUGRAHA
The Secretary
B-33, Arya Nagar Apartments
91 I.P. Extension, Patparganj
Delhi 110092
India
Tel: (91-11) 2726632
Fax (91-11) 2725533
E-mail anugrahaindia@hotmail.com
Web site http://www.anugrahaindia.org
Brief history
Anugraha is a national level NGO dedicated to improving the lives of the poor, destitute and neglected persons. Serving rural communities in four states of India, it has a comprehensive network at grassroot level. Registered as a society in October 2000, Anugraha was born out of a humanitarian concern and field experiences of a group of people. The organization aims to advocate for the well-being of older persons and to provide a worldwide forum on ageing issues
Goals/objectives
• To conduct health awareness and medical care camps
• To introduce specialized income-generating projects to provide
livelihood security
• To undertake projects for rehabilitation of physically and mentally
disabled persons.
• To undertake research and conduct field surveys/studies pertaining
to socio-economic development, education and health care
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Health and nutrition
• Volunteering
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
Main functions
• Community and outreach mobilization (day care centres, food support
and basic medical care, scholarship and educational aids, disability detection,
eye operations)
• Networking and advocacy
• Communication and publicity
ASIA-PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF AGEING STUDIES (APIAS)
Director of the Institute
Lingnan University
Tuen Mun
Hong Kong, China
Tel: (852) 26167425
Fax (852) 28917940
E-mail apias@ln.edu.hk
Web site http://www.ln.edu.hk/apias
Subject areas of ageing
- Social gerontology
Goals/objectives
• To expand teaching and research in social gerontology in Lingnan
University and the region
• To assist in the strengthening of undergraduate, postgraduate
an professional training in areas related to health and welfare of elderly
people, demography and epidemiology
• To enhance knowledge, awareness and understanding of ageing in
society amongst students, professionals and the wider public
• To encourage cross-cultural research and cooperation on ageing
in the Asia-Pacific region
Affiliation/membership
HelpAge International
Main functions
• Adoption of a multi-disciplinary approach to research, teaching
and professional development
• Production of research outputs for international journals and
publications
• Development of publications and research database on population
ageing issues
Publications/newsletters
- Environment and Ageing (1999); Impact of Urban Renewal on Elderly
Residents in Wan Chai District, Hong
Kong (1999); - Ageing in the Asia Pacific Region: Issues, policies and future trends (2000);
- Research Report on the Quality of Life of the older person before
and after
hospitalization (2000); - Strangers sharing spaces and lives: a qualitative study of the attitudes of single elderly persons living in shared accommodation in Hong Kong public housing estates (2001);
- Hong Kong Association of Gerontology Newsletter; Working Paper Series (1998-2001).
Countries and/or subject areas in which the organization would like to collaborate with other organizations on ageing- related activities:
China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, and the Taiwan Province of China
ASSISTANCE TO BASIC ECCLESSIASTICAL COMMUNITIES, INC.
Parish Priest/Director
Akay sa Maliliit na Sambayanan, Inc. (AMSI)
San Clemente Parish Church
Angono, Rizol, Philippines
Tel: (63-2) 6510032
Fax (63-2) 6510032
Goals/objectives
• To heighten awareness of marginalized families in the community,
their environment and situation
• To stimulate the community’s response to its development
needs, and to encourage mobilization and utilization of its resources
and skills to solve its immediate problems and long-term needs
• To assist the community in developing an appropriate social structure
for its sustainable development
Affiliation/membership
• Coalition of Services of the Elderly (COSE), Philippines (member
NGO)
• Asia Training Centre on Ageing (affiliate)
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Networking, linkage and referral
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Information/communication activities (campaign)
• Advocacy (legislation and reinforcement of older persons’
rights)
• Community organizing
• Sponsorship
Countries and/or subject areas in which the organization would like to collaborate with other organizations on ageing- related activities:
Thailand, Japan and the United Kingdom (social welfare of in which the
organization older constituents)
ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES OF BANGLADESH (ADAB)
The Director
1/3 Block-F
Lalmatia, Dhaka 1207
Bangladesh
Tel: (880-2) 8112353, 8122845-47, 9116184
Fax (880-2) 8113095
E-mail adab@bdonline.com
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES INC.
1. The Executive Secretary
2. The National President
1. P.O. Box 158
Buderim QLD 4556
Australia
2. As above
Tel: 1. (61-3) 57544891
2. (61-7) 54435637
(61-7) 54453310
Fax 1. (61-3) 57544898
2. (61-7) 54453988
Goals/objectives
To protect and advance the interests of retirees who have funded, in whole or in part, their own retirement by lobbying for rebates and concessions for self-funded retirees, particularly in the area of taxation, health and social security
Affiliation/membership
Co-founder of the Retirement Income Conference (established in 1992),
which consists of representatives of 16 organizations involved in retirement
issues. This Conference meets regularly in Canberra to discuss important
issues and to exchange information.
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security
• Health
Main functions
• Information/communication activities (branches throughout the
country – guest speakers on topics of interest and supply of information
on relevant issues)
• Advocacy (lobbying at Federal, State and Local Government levels)
Publications/newsletters
Independent Retiree
THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED CARERS OF ELDERS
IN SRI LANKA
Mr T.C. Meemaduma
No. 27/3 Mahindarama Road
Mount Lavinia
Sri Lanka
Age-Care Centre
No 120 Pemananda Mawatha
Raththanapitiya
Boralasgamuwa
Sri Lanka
Tel: (94-1) 823754
Fax (94-1) 811147
Goals/objectives
• To create public awareness of the needs of poor and destitute
older persons in Sri Lanka
• To offer age-care training to all its members
• To teach members appropriate techniques in caring for older persons
with disabilities
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Health and nutrition
• Volunteering
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Membership organization
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training for those working with older people
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research
• Information/communication activities (panel and group discussions,
field visits)
• Improving the quality of older persons’ homes (paying attention
to the building, the sewage, the water supplies; providing suitable furniture
and developing kitchen gardens)
Publications/newsletters: Journal
Countries and/or subject areas in which the organization would like to collaborate with other organizations on ageing- related activities: All countries in the Asian and Pacific region
AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Ms Linda Oke
Occupational Therapists Australia; National
6 Spring Street
Fitzroy, Victoria 3065
Australia
Tel: (61-3) 9416-1021
Fax (61-3) 9416-1421
Goals/objectives
• To ensure that occupational therapy continues as a relevant and
viable profession in Australia
• To promote the science and art of occupational therapy and its
contribution to society
Affiliation/membership World Federation of Occupational Therapists
Subject areas of ageing-
• Health and nutrition
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
Main functions
• Information/communication activities (providing information and
support to occupational therapists who provide health and support services
to older people)
• Advocacy (lobbying the Government and other service providers
on issues related to policies affecting services for older people)
AUSTRALIAN COALITION ’99
The Chairperson
Australian Coalition ’99
c/o Council on the Ageing
Level 2, 3 Bowen Crescent
Melbourne 3004, Australia
Tel: (61-3) 98202655
Fax (61-3) 98209886
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income Security and employment
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
• Education
• Media representation of ageing people
Main functions
• Advocacy (for older people to be acknowledged for their contributions
to society and for accessible services relevant to their needs)
• Promotion of involvement of older people and their organizations,
and of service providers, business sector groups, academic/research and
media in partnerships
Countries and/or subject areas in which the organization would like
to collaborate with other organizations on ageing- related activities:
South-East Pacific region (immunological protection, older women’s
health as caregivers, elder status, and homelessness)
AUSTRALIAN PENSIONERS’ AND SUPERANNUANTS’ FEDERATION
(AP&SF)
Level 6, 8-24 Kippax St.
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Australia
Tel: (61-2) 92814566
Fax (61-2) 92815951
Brief history
AP&SF had its origin in 1933 with the establishment of the NSW Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Association. The national body was established in 1956, originally as the Australian Pensioners’ Federation. It is a network of affiliated autonomous State, regional and national consumer organizations. It represents 44,000 individuals and membership includes pensioners, state superannuants, retired unionists and older women. It is run by an executive of older people elected by its affiliated groups.
Goals/objectives
To promote older people’s independence, opportunities and choices,
by undertaking research from a consumers’ perspective, by providing
information and resources, by lobbying governments, businesses and services,
by using the media and by representation
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Health and nutrition
• Volunteering
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
Main functions
• Information
• Networking and advocacy
• Communication and publicity
Publications/newsletters:Action Network (bi-monthly newspaper)
AUSTRALIAN SENIORS COMPUTER CLUBS ASSOCIATION (ASCCA)
4th Floor, 280 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Tel: (61-2) 92863871, 99841982
Fax (61-2) 92863876
E-mail ascca@seniorcomputing.org
Web site http://www.seniorcomputing.org
Brief history
ASCCA is a non-profit organization linking computer clubs for seniors. It provides a channel for communication between like-minded people who want to share in the potential of the computer age to serve their individual and community goals
Goals/objectives
o teach seniors to use and enjoy the benefits of computer technology
Main functions
• Training on Information Technology
• Networking and advocacy
THE AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY FOR GERIATRIC MEDICINE
145 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Tel: (61-2) 92565460
Fax (61-2) 92413458
Goals/objectives
• To improve the standard of care of older people
• To encourage training and research of geriatricians
• To promote the development of health care programmes for older
people
Size 350 members
Affiliation/membership
Professional Body of Geriatricians in Australia
Main functions
• Training
• Information/communication activities
(distribution of information to members)
Publications/newsletters
Australia Journal on Ageing; Quarterly Newsletter of Society
Any country
BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION FOR THE AGED AND THE INSTITUTE OF GERIATRIC
MEDICINE (BAAIGM)
The Secretary General
Probin Bhaban
Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
Dhaka-1207
Bangladesh
Tel: (880-2) 9129814
Fax (880-2) 8615583
E-mail baaigm@bdmail.net
Goals/objectives
• To look after the health and socio-economic welfare of older
persons
• To arrange for safety, security, shelter, clothing, recreation,
rehabilitation and productive employment through vocational training
• To study the health concerns of older people and survey the incidence
of diseases in this group
• To affiliate with international gerontological associations
Affiliation/membership
International Federation on Ageing
Size 18 affiliated branches in Bangladesh
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
• Income generation
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Advocacy (through motivation)
• Funding for project activities; US$750 annually
Sri Lanka, Singapore, India and Pakistan
(socio-economic issues)
BANGLADESH WOMEN’S HEALTH COALITION (BWHC)
The Deputy Director
10/2 Iqbal Road
Mohammedapur
Dhaka 1207
Bangladesh
G.P.O. Box 2295
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Tel: (880-2) 8110974-6
Fax (880-2) 8117969
E-mail bwhc@bdonline.com
BLIND MEN’S ASSOCIATION
The General Secretary
Vastrapur
Ahmedabad – 380015
India
Tel: (91-79) 440082, 442070
Fax (91-79) 6560106
Goals/objectives
• To promote education, training and rehabilitation of blind and
disabled people
• To develop community-based rehabilitation
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Community-based services
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Funding for project activities, US$ 180,000 annually (given by
HelpAge International)
Publications/newsletters: BMA Research & Newsletter (published quarterly)
Any country
CAMBODIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ELDERLY (CAE)
1. The President
2. The Secretary General
1. Villa 16
143 Street
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
2. 451
310 Street
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 1. (855-23) 801164
2. (855-23) 364281
Fax 1. (855-23) 801164
Goals/objectives
To promote the aim that Cambodian older people ‘‘live longer, live with meaning and live with hope’’
Affiliation/membership: CAE is part of the King and Queen’s Integrated Development Programme.
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programme by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research on the lifestyle and life expectancy-related issues of
Cambodian older people as well as diseases encountered by them
• Information/communication activities
• Advocacy by encouraging individuals and organizations/agencies
at all social levels to pay attention to issues of concern to older people
and to help them maintain their life with respect and in dignity
Publications/newsletters: Cambodian Elderly Review (6 issues published)
Any country (income generation, training/capacity, building, the transfer
of older people’s experience to the young generation, day centres,
home-help, other organization on ageing- services, eye-care programmes
and tourism)
CARE CONNECT
P.O. Box 1388
Collingwood 3066
Victoria
Australia
Tel: (61-3) 94159560
Fax (61-3) 94159724
Web site http://www.careconnect.org.au
Brief history
CARE CONNECT supports and complements the community’s capacity to enhance the quality of life of people with complex care and support needs and those of their families and carers. It proposed to establish itself, over the three-year period ending June 30, 2002, as a pre-eminent provider of quality-based, integrated community care services.
Goals/objectives
• To foster an innovative, caring and supportive environment for
clients and carers in their own homes or communities
• To facilitate choice and be responsive to the clients needs and
unique perspectives
• To link with other service providers to ensure an integrated model
of care and support
• To encourage innovation and excellence through staff support and
development
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Health and nutrition
• Volunteering
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
Main functions
• Health care services (personal, care, nursing care, home care,
respite care)
• Specialist health services (i.e. podiatry, dental, hearing)
• Home maintenance and socialization programmes
CARITAS MACAU
Padre Luiz Ruiz
Caritas de Macau, Casa Ricci
Largo de Sto. Agostinho, 1-A
Macao, China
Tel: (853) 573297, 305981
Fax (853) 554049, 933240
Goals/objectives:
To serve poor and needy people, with special attention to older persons and mentally challenged people
Affiliation/membership: Asian Partnership for Human Development (APHD)
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Funding for project activities
Publications/newsletters: Monthly news information (in Chinese)
Hong Kong, China (services for older persons)
CARITAS MANILA
Regional General Secretary
P.O. Box 2476
Makati Central Post Office
Sen. Gil Puyat cor. Ayala Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila
Philippines
Tel: (63-2) 5641831
Fax (63-2) 5639309
E-mail caritas@mailstation.net
Goals/objectives: To be the social service arm of the Archdiocese of Manila
Subject areas of ageing-
• Social welfare
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Shelter care for older persons
CENTRAL WELFARE COUNCIL PENINSULAR MALAYSIA (CWC)
Visiting: 2A, Lorong Syed Putra Kiri
Off Jalan Syed Putra
50460 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Mailing: P.O. Box 10523
50716 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: (603) 2743714
Fax (603) 2734279
Brief history
CWC was established in 1948 as an immediate measure to provide relief
and assistance to people displaced and made homeless as a result of World
War II. CWC is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Malaysia and
plays an active role in providing various welfare programmes and services
particularly for older people, including extension work for the care of
older persons and day-care centres for older persons. In addition, services
include mini-hostels for needy pupils and young factory girls in urban
areas, and sheltered workshops for disabled people.
Goals/objectives
• To advise on how to deal with social problems in Malaysia
• To initiate or execute any proven or experimental social welfare
services not operated by any other authority or organization
• To secure the practical help and support of the public and the
Government
• To promote the welfare of people with mental and physical disabilities,
the underprivileged, the distressed and the destitute, and to undertake
or assist in the promotion of any scheme conducive to such welfare
• To undertake any social service either directly or through the
state branches in accordance with the objective of the Council
• To apply for grants-in-aid, block grants or funds for any scheme
or project sponsored by the Council for consideration of the Government,
the Social Welfare Services Department, individuals and any other public
or private entities
• To seek affiliation with and representation on the Malaysian National
Social Welfare Council and/or any other national/international welfare
organizations, for active participation
Affiliation/membership: International Federation on Ageing (associate member)
Subject areas of ageing-
• Community-based services
• Volunteering
• Homes for older persons
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
Publications/newsletters: Newsletter (in national language, quarterly)
United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Japan, ASEAN countries
(ageing such as home nursing, retirement homes, and volun-
organization on ageing- teers in caring for older persons)
Flinders University
The Mark Oliphant Building
Laffer Drive, Science Park
South Australia 5042
Tel: (61-8) 82017552
Fax (61-8) 82017551
E-mail aggra@flinders.edu.au
CENTRE FOR LEGAL RESEARCH AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (CeLRRd)
Mr Yubaraj Sangroula, Coordinator
Department of Ageing Concerns
Dhumbarai
P.O. Box No. 6618
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel: (977-1) 411355, 418393
Fax (977-1) 354323
E-mail yubaraj@clrr.wlink.com.np
Brief history
CeLRRd is a voluntary organization aiming to develop into a movement. In Nepal, as no law nor policy has been formulated vis-a-vis older people including the destitute and rural older people, CeLRRd is primarily concerned with rural and destitute older persons.
Goals/objectives
• To generate awareness of older persons’ concerns
• To conduct/coordinate activities for the protection and promotion
of the well-being of older persons
• To create an age-integrated society
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
• Legal aid support
• Moral education advocacy
Main functions
• Training (to conduct training to encourage volunteers)
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research (research on the situation of the destitute older persons
of Kathmandu and Pokhora has been completed)
• Information/communication activities (a documen- tary of destitute
older people was produced in collaboration with a journalist association
and broadcast on Nepalese TV)
• Advocacy of a pro-older persons bill which has been drafted and
distributed to parliament members
Publications/newsletters Newsletters (English); Seminar reports (Nepali); Documentary on old-age homes
India, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia (training of volunteers and other
members)
CENTRE FOR THE WELFARE OF THE AGED
The Director
Plot I, Yadhaval Street
Virugambakam
Madras Pin 600092
India
Tel: (91-44) 4830244, 4826163, 4839231
Fax (91-44) 4833888, 8280993
E-mail petit/madras@dartmail.dartnet.com
Goals/objectives
• To promote community-based activities for older persons
• To undertake studies, conduct training programmes, produce publications
and offer consultancy services
• To serve as a documentation centre
• To influence social policy-making
Affiliation/membership
• International Federation on Ageing (affiliate)
• International Institute on Ageing
• Consultative status with UN ECOSOC
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
• Legal aid
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research on social support and health care in old age
• Survey of problems encountered by homeless older persons
• Information/communication activities (documentation and communication
centre)
• Advocacy (the Centre conducted a workshop on and drafted a National
Plan of Action for Older Persons)
• Funding for project activities, US$ 70,000 annually
• Capacity building (establishment of the Madras Institute on Ageing
in order to develop and improve the quality of services)
Thailand and Singapore (training and research on community-based services)
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY RURAL AGEING AND LIFESTYLE GROUP
Ms Celia Saw
School of Community Health
P.O. Box 789
Albury NSW 2640
Australia
Tel: (61-60) 418820, 418977
Fax (61-60) 418989
E-mail csaw@csu.edu.au
Goals/objectives
• To be a centre of communication and education on and a resource
for rural ageing issues throughout Australia
• To promote education on, awareness of and positive attitudes about
lifestyle and other issues for older adults living in Australia
Subject areas of ageing-
• Health and nutrition
• Education
Main functions
• Training
• Research (women and ageing, dementia, narratives and ageing)
Publications/newsletters Various publications, journals and papers, including seminar and conference papers (details available upon request)
CHERU RESMI CENTRE
The Director
Valiathura
Trivandrum, Kerala
India – 695008
Tel: (91-471) 501376
Goals/objectives
• To generate greater awareness of socio-economic issues among
the fisher people of Trivandrum
• To provide special programmes for improving the lives of older
people
Subject areas of ageing- Income security and employment
Main functions
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Advocacy (support to old fisher people)
• Funding for project activities, US$ 14,000 annually
CHINA ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES FOR THE AGED (CAUA)
Jia 57 Andingmenwai
Dajie, Beijing 100011
China
Tel: (86-10) 64264411
Fax (86-10) 64264411
E-mail caua@263.net
Brief history
CAUA was established in December 1988 at the initiative of universities which had been set up long ago for the elderly. It is a national non-governmental organization consisted of educational groups and universities for the elderly all over China. CAUA has a membership of 242 member universities and educational groups from various ministries, provinces, military regions, institutions and enterprises.
Goals/objectives
To foster cooperation and exchange information, experience and materials
for teaching and research among its member universities
Publications/newsletters Educational Journal for Senior Citizens (published
monthly)
COALITION OF SERVICES OF THE ELDERLY, INC. (COSE)
The Executive Director
14-C Manhattan St.
Cubao, 1100 Quezon City
Philippines
Tel: (63-2) 7220418
(63-2) 4104373
Fax (63-2) 7271189
E-mail cose@pacific.net.ph
Date of establishment November 1989
Brief history
COSE was established as the result of a consultation held in November 1989 in Manila to assess the situation of older people and agree on action to provide an adequate response to that situation.
Goals/objectives
• To increase public awareness of older people and, in particular,
the plight of poor older people
• To offer members of the Coalition exchange of information and
services
• To develop community-based programmes for older people
Affiliation/membership HelpAge International (full member)
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Information/communication activities
• Advocacy
• Lobbying
Publications/newsletters COSE Corner
Any country
COMMUNITY AID AND SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME (CASP)
The President
1779/84, Sadashivipeth, “Gurutryee Smarak”
Bharat Scout Ground
Pune 411030
Maharashtra
India
Tel: (91-20) 4476150
Fax (91-20) 4472069
E-mail caspune@pn2.vsnl.net.in
Web site http://www.caspindia.org
The Chief
Lob 5-1, Wisma WIM
7 Ualar Abang Haji Openg
Taman Tur. Dr Ismail
6000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Fax (603) 7726-8899
E-mail ciroap@pc.jaring.my
COUNCIL ON THE AGEING (AUSTRALIA) (COTA)
The Director
Level 2, 3 Bowen Crescent
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia
Tel: (61-3) 98202655
Fax (61-3) 98209886
E-mail cota@cota.org.au
Web site http://www.cota.org.au
Goals/objectives
As an independent organization run by and for older people, COTA is dedicated
to improving the lifestyle and welfare of all older Australians.
Affiliation/membership
• HelpAge International
• International Federation on Ageing
• Australian Council for Overseas Aid
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
Main functions
• Information/communication activities (collecting and distributing
information on the effectiveness of policies and services, and representing
the needs of older people to governments, services providers and the public)
• Secretariat for Australian Coalition ’99
• Advocacy (local and national groups/government)
• Provision of information, referral and advice, publications, and
support of projects through offices in all eight states and territories
Publications/newsletters Australian Journal on Ageing (quarterly); Strategic
Ageing (occasional series); ReportAge (bimonthly);
various additional publications on topics related to older people’s
issues
COUNCIL ON THE AGEING (WA. INC.)
2nd Floor, Wesley Centre
93 William Street
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Tel: (61-9) 3212133
Fax (61-9) 3212707
Goals/objectives
To protect and promote the well-being of all older Western Australians
Affiliation/membership Affiliated to Council on the Ageing (Australia)
Subject areas of ageing
- Community-based services
Main functions
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Information/communication activities (information for seniors)
Publications/newsletters COTA News
DHARMAVIJAYA FOUNDATION
380/7 Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo 7
Sri Lanka
Tel: (94-1) 698870
Fax (94-1) 683016
Goals/objectives
To assist in the total development of society, both materially and spiritually
Affiliation/membership Sri Lanka National Committee on Ageing
Subject areas of ageing-
• Social welfare
• Health and nutrition
• Community-based services
Main functions
• Training
• Assistance to or care of older persons
• Funding for project activities, US$ 10,000 annually for all developmental
activities of the Foundation
Thailand (community-based services)
FIJI COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Executive Director
256 Waimanu Road
G.P.O. Box 13476
Suva
Fiji
Tel: (67-9) 312649, 315129
Fax (67-9) 302936
E-mail fcoss@is.com.fj
Web site http://www.fiji.nu/fcoss/index.shtml
Brief history
FCOSS was established in 1957. It provides a focal point for Fiji Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and supports people-centred development initiatives of the community, fostering strength and self-sufficiency of local organizations
Goal/objectives
• To foster development of Civil Society Organizations across
Fiji
• To influence government’s social and economic policies
• To ensure that concerns of member organizations are heard in the
public arena and by the relevant authorities
• To produce well-informed researches to highlight needs of low-income
earners and disadvantaged people and to identify gaps in service provision
• To foster links between member agencies and with other organizations
which have similar objectives
• To assist member organizations in delivering humanitarian services
effectively and efficiently
FOUNDATION FOR THE ELDERLY, INC. (FE)
The President
NFWC Building 2/F
962 J.L Escoda St.
Ermita, Manila 1000
Philippines
Tel: (63-2) 5235024, 5233052
Fax (63-2) 9319836
Goals/objectives
• To formulate policies and implement programmes and projects
• To provide financial support for older persons and material assistance
for income generating projects
• To develop a network which supports the work of the Foundation
Affiliation/membership HelpAge International
Subject areas of ageing- Volunteering
Main functions Advocacy
All countries in the ESCAP region
FOUNDATION FOR THAILAND RURAL RECONSTRUCTION MOVEMENT UNDER ROYAL
PATRONAGE
1. The Chairperson
2. The General Manager
3. The Manager of the Training Centre
1. 2044/21 New Petchburi Road
Khet Huai Khwang
Bangkok 10310
Thailand
2. 64 Fai Nam Lone, Ban Kluey
Amphur Muang, Chainart 17000
Thailand
Tel: 1. (66-2) 3191648, 3195019
2. (66-56) 411220/1
Fax 2. (66-56) 411220
E-mail imsahq@ndf.vsnl.net.in
Date of establishment 14 December 1967
Goals/objectives
• To develop policy for rural and social development, including
that relating to older persons
• To undertake consultancy, research and training to enhance rural
and social development
• To establish commercial linkages between buyers and producers
(in rural areas)
Affiliation/membership Asian Regional Training and Development Organization
(ARTDO)
Subject areas of ageing- Community-based services
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
Any country in the ESCAP region (rural areas and in which the organization
community-based services)
GERIATRIC SOCIETY OF INDIA
1. Dr S. Sachdev, Founder
2. Dr Kamla Ganesh
1. S-115
Panchshila Park
New Delhi-110017, India
2. D-1, Gulmohar Park
New Delhi, India
Tel: 1. (91-11) 6012727, 6016956
Fax (91-11) 6443213, 6232216
Goals/objectives
• To understand the problems and concerns of older people (medical,
social and others) and to help them improve their lives
• To promote and initiate interest in the study of gerontology in
India
• To establish clinics and research projects for the study of ageing-related
issues
• To undertake other activities (e.g. conducting seminars and panel
discussions, and publishing journals etc.) which help in consolidating
and promoting interest in gerontology
Affiliation/membership Affiliated to International Medical Sciences Academy,
New Delhi
Subject areas of ageing-
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training (home help)
• Research
• Information/communication activities (television talks, informative
films)
• Rehabilitation and health checkups of older widows and displaced/migrant
widows
Publications/newsletters Annual newsletter and special conference numbers
Any country interested in ageing-related issues, particularly nutrition,
ageing in women and ageing in developing countries
INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY (GERONTOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA)
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
The Director
Institute of Gerontology
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: (603) 89468446
Fax (603) 89450151, 9435385
E-mail aizan@ecol.upm.edu.my
Goals/objectives
• To become a forum for researchers and interested parties to discuss
and disseminate information on ageing
• To assist the Government and related parties in matters regarding
policies and programmes related to ageing
• To become an advocate for older persons
• To work together with national and international bodies concerned
with ageing
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Health and nutrition
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Membership organization
Main functions
• Training (organizing seminars and training workshops)
• Assistance to or care of older persons
• Research related to ageing by individual members of the Association
• Advocacy (talks by members, the majority of whom are trained gerontologists
and geriatricians)
Publications/newsletters Proceedings of the Symposium on Gerontology in 1995; Newsletters
ASEAN member countries (research on social and health issues and community-based
programmes)
GREY POWER NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION INC.
The Federation Executive Officer
P.O. Box 200-129
Papatoetoe Central
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: (64-9) 2777954
Fax (64-9) 2777958
E-mail fed-office@xtra.co.nz
Date of establishment 1985
Size Present membership is 85,000. Almost 20 per cent of the current 500,000 superannuitants in New Zealand are members of Grey Power. With membership drives pending, it is hoped that this percentage will increase considerably. Grey Power has the largest membership of any group in New Zealand assisting older people.
Goals/objectives
• To advance, support and protect the welfare and well-being of
older people
• To oppose discrimination of older people
• To promote and establish links with kindred organizations
• To support the right of every New Zealander to a sufficient tax
funded pension
• To promote recognition of the potential for wide ranging services
by senior citizens to New Zealand as a whole
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Housing and environment
• Health and nutrition
• Volunteering
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Membership organization
• Political lobbying
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Assistance to or care of older persons
• Information/communication activities (regular public meetings
at regional offices)
• Advocacy (political lobbying)
• Funding for project activities, US$ 300,000 annually (self-funded)
Publications/newsletters Lifestyle Quarterly Magazine (national); Associations’ newsletters (regional)
Australia, United States of America, Canada, and United Kingdom (membership
services and political involvement)
HELPAGE INDIA
The Director General
C-14, Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi 110016
India
Tel: (91-11) 6865675, 6966641, 6867697
Fax (91-11) 6852916
E-mail helpage@vsnl.net.in, ddg@helpageindia.org
Web site http://www.helpageindia.com
Goals/objectives
• To generate awareness and understanding of the changing situation
and the needs of older persons in India
• To raise funds and obtain technical assistance for a range of
facilities through projects, which are especially designed to benefit
the less privileged older persons and to improve their quality of life
• To highlight the positive and continuing contributions of older
persons in enriching and strengthening the society and economy
Affiliation/membership HelpAge International
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment (old-age home)
• Community-based services (day-care centres)
• Health and nutrition
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research (gerontological needs and other aspects)
• Information/communication activities (through publicity and school
education programmes)
• Advocacy: (1) organizing lectures and seminars on age-care subjects
under the ageis of Forum for Empowerment of the aged; and (2) raising
issues with the government to obtain support and funding for age-care
programmes
• Funding for project activities, US$ 2,000,000 annually
• Fund-raising
Publications/newsletters Newsletter (quarterly); Research and Development
Journal (three issues a year); Ayuraksha (in Hindi language, quarterly);
Books and research papers on gerontology; Health booklets for older persons;
Senior Citizens guide (for privileges and benefits available to older
persons in India); Hold age home directory.
Countries of Asia and the Pacific or any country willing to provide support
(research, training and funding)
HELPAGE INTERNATIONAL – COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CAMBODIA)
The Programme Manager
1. No. 119, Romchek IV
Rattanak Commune
Battambang District
Battambang Province
Cambodia
2. Mailing
HelpAge International
PO Box 525
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Tel: (855-53) 952796, 952797 (Battambang Province)
(855-23) 216076 (Phnom Penh)
Fax (855-53) 952796 (Battambang Province)
(855-23) 216076 (Phnom Penh)
E-mail hai.cam@bigpond.com.kh
haicambtb@bigpond.com.kh
Goals/objectives
• To improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable older people in Cambodia
Affiliation/membership HelpAge International
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research (national study on older people in Cam- bodia in collaboration
with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour and Veterans’ Affairs)
• Information/communication activities (raising awareness of ageing
issues)
• Advocacy at the local and national levels
• Ophthalmic programme, including cataract screening and cataract
surgery
HELPAGE KOREA
Mr Cho Ki-Dong, President
Mr Cho Hyun-Se, Executive Secretary
P.O. Box 59
Youngdungpo, Seoul 150-650
Republic of Korea
Tel: (82-2) 26313212
Fax (82-2) 26313215
E-mail hak@helpage.or.kr
Web site http://www.helpage.or.kr
Date of establishment 17 June 1982
Goals/objectives
• To improve the quality of life of older persons
Affiliation/membership
• HelpAge International
• International Association of Home Help Service
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
Publications/newsletters Newsletters (four issues a year)
The Executive Director
Age-Care Centre
102 Pemananda Mawatha
Raththanapitiya
Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka
Tel: (94-1) 823752, 823753, 823754
Fax (94-1) 811147
E-mail helpage@itmin.com
Goals/objectives
As a national voluntary organization, HelpAge Sri Lanka is dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people in Sri Lanka, irrespective of religion, social origin or race. HelpAge Sri Lanka has no religious or political alignment or bias.
Affiliation/membership HelpAge International
Subject areas of ageing-
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research (study on day centers in Sri Lanka)
• Information/communication activities (media publicity)
• Funding for project activities, US$ 500,000 annually
Publications/newsletters Annual report
Any country (training)
HELPING HAND HONG KONG
The Executive Director
1/F, No. 12 Borrett Road
Central
Hong Kong, China
Tel: (852) 25224494
Fax (852) 28401278
E-mail admin@helpinghand.org.hk
Web site http://www.helpinghand.org.hk
Goals/objectives
• To meet the emerging housing, caring and other needs of older
people as quickly, effectively and creatively as possible
• To tackle problems, try out new ideas and pioneer alternative
approaches in order to cope with the rapid social changes and the changing
needs and aspirations of older people
Affiliation/membership HelpAge International
Subject areas of ageing- Housing and environment
Main functions Assistance to, or care of, older persons
HONG KONG ASSOCIATION OF GERONTOLOGY
The President
G.P.O. Box 10020
Hong Kong, China
Tel: (8-52) 23794822
Fax (8-52) 23472325
E-mail info@hkag.org
Brief history
The Hong Kong Association of Gerontology was founded in 1986 by a group of professionals including geriatricians, nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and academicians.
Goals/objectives
• To establish links with gerontology organizations outside Hong
Kong, China to promote mutual understanding and cooperation
• To promote concern on elderly services through cooperation with
other sectors in Hong Kong, China
• To promote development of elderly services in Hong Kong, China
to improve quality of life among elderly people
• To promote development of research in gerontology
• To promote training and education in gerontology to enhance the
quality of elderly services
Main functions
• Multi-disciplinary training
• Public education
• Research
THE HONG KONG COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Chief Executive
13/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai
Hong Kong, China
GPO Box 474
Hong Kong, China
Tel: (852) 28642902, 28642929
Fax (852) 28654916
E-mail joseph.wong@hkcss.org.hk
add@hkcss.org.hk
Web site http://www.hkcss.org.hk
Goals/objectives
The Council works in collaboration with voluntary welfare organizations, service clubs, community groups and individuals for the development and promotion of voluntary welfare activities and to meet the overall needs for social services of the people in Hong Kong, China, including older persons.
Affiliation/membership
• International Federation on Ageing
• International Council on Social Welfare
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Community-based services
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Research (on the needs of and services for older persons)
• Advocacy (social welfare policies in relation to older persons)
The Chief Executive Officer
c/o International Disability Centre
13D Chemin du Levant
Ferney-Voltaire F-01210
France
Tel: (33-4) 5040197
Fax (33-4) 5040107
E-mail inclus@club-internet.fr
Web site http://www.inclusion-international.org
INDONESIAN SOCIETY OF GERONTOLOGY
(PERGERI)
The Chairperson
Wisma Daria
Jalan Iskandarsyah Raya-7
Jakarta 12160
Indonesia
Tel: (62-21) 7222120, 7394427
Fax (62-21) 7247354, 7397982
Goals/objectives
To generate greater awareness among the public and the Government of the needs and concerns of older persons
Affiliation/membership International Association of Gerontology (IAG)
Subject areas of ageing-
• Income security and employment
• Social welfare
• Housing and environment
• Community-based services
• Health and nutrition
• Membership organization
• Volunteering
Main functions
• Organization of self-help programmes by or for older persons
• Training
• Assistance to, or care of, older persons
• Research (in association with government agencies)
• Information/communication activities
• Advocacy
• Funding (sponsored by the Government or the private sector)
Publications/newsletters Bulletin on Gerontology and Geriatry; Resumes
of any workshop or seminar
Member organizations of the International Association of Gerontology (gerontology
and geriatrics)
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND INFORMATION (LP3ES)
The Director
Jl. S. Parman No. 81
Jakarta 11420
Indonesia
P.O. Box 493 JKT
Jakarta 10002
Indonesia
Tel: (62-21) 5674211, 5667139, 5667141
Fax (62-21) 5683785
E-mail lp3es@lp3es.or.id
Web site http://www.lp3es.or.id