International Federation on Ageing Information

The IFA exists to inform, educate and promote policies and practice to improve the quality of life of older persons around the world. It is our mission to: •Respond to the need for information on policies, practices, and rights •Facilitate interaction and collaboration between all sectors concerned with ageing issues •Providing a reliable platform for information exchange, empowerment and connection •Bridge gaps in the knowledge and understanding of the ageing experience •Develop tools to empower older people and the various groups working with them •Help foster an age friendly environment at the global, regional and local levels WE ARE an international non-governmental organization with a membership base of NGOs, the corporate sector, academia, government, and individuals. WE BELIEVE 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.'