Let us work together to protect Canada’s ageing population! With the recent approval and recommendations from NACI on #RSVvaccines alongside a rapidly ageing population in Canada, understanding #RSV and #vaccination is more crucial than ever. Join us on September 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM for an engaging interactive dialogue with key experts from NGOs, CSOs, and professional organizations. Key insights and strategies for enhancing #RSV prevention will be discussed. Don’t miss out—register now! https://ow.ly/rx7n50T8wov #Vaccination #ShieldYourLovedOnes #RSVAwareness
International Federation on Ageing
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, ON 4,309 followers
Driving the agenda of the world’s ageing population. Engage in the talks and actions at ifa2021.ngo
About us
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.'
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http://www.ifa.ngo
External link for International Federation on Ageing
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, ON
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- Nonprofit
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- 1973
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Suite G.238
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Employees at International Federation on Ageing
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Mark Venning
"Recoding a Longevity Society" - Researcher, Writer, Commentator: Age Inclusive Communities, Global Longevity Narratives, AgeTech Horizons. Associate…
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Mark Brandon OAM
Experienced senior executive - aged care policy, regulatory and advocacy
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Kari Cardinale
Partner and Chief Content Officer at MEA
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Gabriel Arrache
Media, Marketing and Communications Officer | Provisional RGD | Adobe Photoshop's personal friend, happily married to Procreate. Concept creator…
Updates
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Join the global conversation on ageing at the IFA 17th Global Conference! From September 9-12, 2025, in partnership with North West University, connect with experts and explore groundbreaking themes like health, long-term care, and age-friendly environments. Be part of the change—register today! #IFA2025 #ActionOnAgeing Visit www.ifaconf.ngo to know more!
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In this week's IFA's #GlobalCafé, Dr. Mary Tinetti will lead a discussion on "Identifying Persons' Health Priorities." Register now: https://shorturl.at/sXPz7 #IFA #HealthyAgeing #agefriendly
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Let us work together to protect Canada’s ageing population! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 (𝐄𝐃𝐓) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐒𝐕 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. With Canada’s population ageing rapidly, understanding vaccine preventable respiratory diseases (VPRDs) has never been more crucial. Don’t miss out on insights from important CSO’s, NGO’s, and professional organizations on how to advocate for RSV vaccination as part of disease prevention strategies! Please register at https://ow.ly/YVSs50SZs6w #RSV #Vaccination #ShieldYourLovedOnes #RSVAwareness
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As we navigate the new normal with lifted mask mandates and social distancing measures, it's crucial to understand current public perceptions and vaccination intentions regarding #COVID-19. The IFA invites you to share your perspectives in our national survey. Your participation will help us gain valuable insights into public attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6fdXTYH
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Join us tomorrow at IFA's #GlobalCafé, as Dr. Sverre Bergh and Dr. Ted Scott will lead a discussion on "Strengthening international cooperation to improve the care of older adults through technology.” Register now: https://shorturl.at/Bhl8u #IFA #HealthyAgeing #agefriendly
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Today marks World Humanitarian Day. In solidarity with the UN's 2024 Campaign, #ActForHumanity, The IFA echoes the UN's stance in building public support to help world leaders act in protecting civilians, including humanitarians, some of which include older persons in conflict zones. Learn more about this day: https://shorturl.at/eWs8o Join the UN's Campaign here: https://lnkd.in/dg3_xx6x
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The President of the International Federation on Ageing and the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of North-West University are thrilled to welcome delegates worldwide to the #IFACONF2025! Your participation is vital as we explore the diverse dimensions of ageing. Visit www.ifaconf.ngo to read their full welcome message. Don't forget to register and submit your abstracts to be part of this pivotal event. Together, we can be part of something greater. See you in Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2025! #GlobalConferenceonAgeing #HealthyAgeing #RegisterNow
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In this week's IFA's #GlobalCafé, Dr. Sverre Bergh and Dr. Ted Scott will lead a discussion on "Strengthening International Cooperation to Improve the Care of Older Adults through Technology." Register now: https://shorturl.at/Bhl8u #IFA #HealthyAgeing #agefriendly
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Let us work together to protect Canada’s ageing population! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 (𝐄𝐃𝐓) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐒𝐕 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. With Canada’s population ageing rapidly, understanding vaccine preventable respiratory diseases (VPRDs) has never been more crucial. Don’t miss out on insights from important CSO’s, NGO’s, and professional organizations on how to advocate for RSV vaccination as part of disease prevention strategies! Please register at https://ow.ly/YVSs50SZs6w #RSV #Vaccination #ShieldYourLovedOnes #RSVAwareness
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