20th September 2018
ILC-BR President Alexandre Kalache on how urban planning responds to the needs of older people
The Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum is convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and is the first of its kind in Asia to focus on metropolitan social issues. The event offers opportunity for dialogue between philanthropists, thought leaders, social entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics and representatives of NGOs.
Alexandre Kalache participated, together with Jane Barratt, Secretary General of IFA and Dr Law Chi-kwong, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare. The session explored what turns a city into an age-friendly place and how they differ with respect to ageing populations. The experts also discussed innovative examples from around the world.
Human rights and health in old age - The role of cities and communities in Israel and abroad
ILC-Israel and the Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Aging (CMRA) organized a one-day conference entitled and unveiled a photo exhibition on 4 September 2025, at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
15th October 2025
Dr Alexandre Kalache celebrates an important birthday
ILC-Brazil’s president, and former ILC Global Alliance co-President, Dr Alexandre Kalache turns 80 this month, October 2025.
30th September 2025
Reversing the lens - a look at good work and healthy ageing in Denmark
Some of the ILC-UK team visited Copenhagen for a few days last week to attend and present at the FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, and to discuss Danish working culture with some Danish companies.
11th September 2025
