Who are our PARTNERS?
Our donors
We currently have three main donors:
- Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT)
- HelpAge International
- Age International
Through past work under HelpAge International, the team also has experience working with ECHO, the European Union (EU), HelpAge Korea, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Jersey Overseas Aid, Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation, World Diabetes Foundation, Start Fund, The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF), Swedish Research Council (SRC), Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT) – UNOPS, Myanmar Humanitarian Fund (MHF) through UNOCHA, UNFPA, and WHO.
Our In-country partners
ISHGs and their support structure: AGE Myanmar strengthens and works with community-based organisations known as Inclusive Self-Help Groups (ISHGs). Myanmar’s network has grown to 310 ISHGs across seven states/regions and has remained active during periods of conflict. ISHGs focus on empowering vulnerable populations and are led primarily by older people and people with disabilities, while drawing in all parts of the community and all age groups. As shown in the pyramid below, supporting and representing the community ISHGs are Township Network Committees (TNCs) and Regional Network Committees (RNCs), which act as bridges, enabling ISHGs to tap into wider networks and resources while providing monitoring, coaching, and support.
Older People Foundation: The OPF is the apex representative body of the structure shown in the diagram. The OPF supports the Regional and Township Network Committees while coordinating with AGE Myanmar, civil society, and other national bodies.
Myanmar Ageing Network: This is the national network of CSOs working on ageing in Myanmar, of which AGE Myanmar is a member. The Myanmar Ageing Network was established on June 26, 2015 and works closely with like-minded organisations, including AGE Myanmar, on ageing-related issues.
In-country donors: AGE Myanmar closely links with staff of its in-country donors, particularly the Livelihoods and Food Security Fund (LIFT) for monitoring & evaluation, learning, security, and other issues.
In-country civil society organisations: Myanmar Ageing Network (MAN), Older People Foundation (OPF), Shwe Danu, Meik Swe Myanmar, Network Activities Group (NAG), Karen Baptist Convention (KBC), Disabled People’s Development Organization (DPDO), Myanmar Baptist Churches Union (MBCU), National YWCA, Supported Group for Elderly Doctors (SGED), Seit Mate Swe – Myanmar Counselling Corner.
Networking and coordination groups: AGE Myanmar is networking and coordinating with Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance Myanmar (SUN CSA), Myanmar’s Cash Working Group, South-east Social Protection Working Group, Kayin Inter-agency Coordination Group, Shan Local CSO Network, Peer Support Network for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Southern Shan, and disability groups as member of Technical Advisory Group of Disability Inclusion.
Our International partners
HelpAge International: HelpAge continues to provide technical advice and assistance to AGE Myanmar and will continue to be a partner on certain initiatives in Myanmar. AGE Myanmar also regularly joins learning events, conferences, and trainings at the regional and global level as a HelpAge Global Network member.
HelpAge Global Network: In 2024 AGE Myanmar joined HelpAge’s network of organisations. With more than 170 members in 93 countries, the HelpAge Global Network is a unique worldwide alliance with the goal of creating a fairer world for older people so they can live safe, healthy and dignified lives. AGE Myanmar engages particularly with other Network Members in Asia.
Age International: Part of the Age UK Group, and the UK member of the HelpAge Global Network, Age International provides funding and technical support to AGE Myanmar.
