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We are proud to congratulate Mansur Dalal, Immediate Past Chair of CommonAge, on receiving the prestigious Ageing Asia Global Ageing Influencer Award at the 14th Eldercare Innovation Awards 2026, held last night in Singapore.

Presented in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contribution to the global ageing sector, Mansur received the award in his capacity as Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Association of Senior Living India (ASLI).

CommonAge is proud to announce that Director Ann Keeling has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the 
Independent Forum of Commonwealth Organisations (IFCO).

CommonAge is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadra Ahmed (UK) and Darren Birbeck (Australia) as Vice Chairs of the organisation.

Access to quality social care is a growing global priority, and meaningful conversations are key to driving awareness and change. As part of its ongoing podcast series, State of Our Nation, Access Social Care continues to spotlight diverse perspectives and experiences shaping the future of care.

We are delighted to feature an insightful conversation with Mansur, whose contribution brings valuable depth to the discussion on social care systems and their evolving challenges worldwide.

India’s ageing challenge – the lessons and opportunities it brings

On 27 January, CommonAge hosted a dynamic and insightful webinar exploring the diversity of ageing experiences across Sub-Saharan Africa. The session brought together participants from 27 countries, creating a rich, global exchange of perspectives on both the challenges and the advancements shaping ageing across the continent.

CommonAge Chair (Emeritus) Andrew Larpent recently completed a meaningful mission to Rwanda and Kenya as part of the Equity Group Holdings (EGH) Trade & Investment Roadshow — a major continental initiative supported by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC).

We are proud to announce a historic first for CommonAge — the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the HMCGSSC Home Management and Care Givers SSC , a government-recognized skills council in India.

Ageing Australia® is the national peak body for aged care, representing providers of retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care and community services.

We were delighted that our Chair, Mansur Dalal, represented CommonAge at the Ageing Australia National Conference 2025, hosted by Ageing Australia this October.

CommonAge launches of three new Country Chapters in Zambia, Mozambique, and Namibia! 🎉

These Chapters were officially launched at the CommonAge Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 8th of September 2025 in Cape Town — expanding our presence across the Commonwealth and strengthening our mission to amplify the voices of older people globally.

Each new Chapter:

Brought together changemakers passionate about ageing and intergenerational collaboration
Advocated for the rights and inclusion of older people in their communities
Fostered cross-country partnerships that drove real change.