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CommonAge is proud to be part of the renewed momentum of the Independent Forum of Commonwealth Organisations (IFCO), which recently relaunched with a new constitution, leadership structure, and a renewed commitment to collaboration across the Commonwealth.

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding work of our South Africa Chapter, which, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg and The Association for the Aged (TAFTA), has contributed a chapter to the forthcoming international publication, The Evolving Nature of Intimate Relationships and Family Structures in Sub-Saharan Africa by the Contemporary Perspectives of Family Research Journal.

CommonAge is delighted to welcome Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer and Dato’ Bindi Rajasegaran to its Board of Directors. Bringing extensive expertise in healthy ageing, public health, mental wellbeing and community leadership, both Directors will play an important role in strengthening CommonAge’s mission across the Commonwealth. Their appointments reflect our continued commitment to collaborative leadership and creating a future where every older person is valued, respected and empowered to thrive.

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).