Status Active

Year started 2019

In the 21st century, demographic shifts are making a significant impact on the structure of populations, bringing forth the phenomenon of an ageing population. Healthy Ageing for Impact in the 21st Century gives participants the building blocks to become future leaders in this critical area. This course will provide participants with the competencies needed to work on this agenda as part of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030), showcasing that societal change for Healthy Ageing can be achieved at scale in an impactful manner.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should: (1) have the skills and capacities that will allow for constructive engagement with the topic of Healthy Ageing; (2) be able to re-frame how to think about challenges and opportunities for ageing populations; (3) have connections with peers that will help them build the international networks that are needed to achieve impact in policy and practice surrounding Healthy Ageing at scale; and (4) be part of a unique group of global leaders working collectively to develop real-world action plans which aim to resolve challenges to Healthy Ageing and can be adopted on a local level.

Who is this training programme for?

This programme is available free of charge, and its primary target audiences include government officials, ageing focal points at relevant ministries, UN staff in country offices, and those working in Civil Society Organizations in the field of ageing. Academics, social and health care workers, and those working in the private sector are also welcome to join the programme. Participants must have a minimum of working proficiency in English (speak-read-write), be able to commit an estimated 6 hours per week, and be open to working as part of a team.