How did we START?

AGE Myanmar was formed in July 2023, when HelpAge International’s Board of Trustees approved our plan as an independent, localised entity. AGE Myanmar is a home-grown product of a localisation process initiated by an international NGO. Its story goes back to 2008, when HelpAge International established an office in Myanmar, with a vision of a world in which all older people can lead dignified, healthy, and secure lives. The AGE Myanmar leadership team benefitted from extensive hands-on experience, training, and systems development acquired during our years of working as part of HelpAge International. In 2020, HelpAge began a transition process of turning over its Myanmar operations to its experienced national staff. AGE Myanmar is now an independent organisation and a member of the HelpAge Global Network.