Continued Monthly Discussion Forum on Ageing (MDFA)-a common platform for sharing knowledge on ageing issues.
Continued Ageing Research Fellowship.
Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO, represented issues of older people in a biennial meeting organised by AROSP coordination team in Bangkok, Thailand from 1-3 April.
Conducted different campaign activities including interaction with stakeholders and older persons, article publication, television programme on UN Convention during a weeklong campaign on the occasion of Global Rally from 8-14th April.
Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO, presented paper in a stakeholder meeting on “Connecting the vision and ageing sectors to advance healthy ageing in Asia” conducted by Fred Hallows Foundation in Philippines on 17 and 18 April.
Presented a paper on “Status of older people, challenges and opportunities of changing population structure, problems and possible solution of managing the ageing population” in an interaction programme organised by Social Inclusion and Social Security Department, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MOFA), Government of Nepal on 2nd May.
Provided inputs in different National Consultations on Voluntary National Review on SDGs organized by CSOs and government.
Celebrated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by conducting different programmes including television programme, article publication, paper presentation in virtual event and so on.
Raised issues of older women in “B+30 National Women’s Conference” organized by Beyond Beijing Committee with the theme of Advocating for a Gender-Responsive Pact for the Future. Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO, presented paper on issues of older women.
Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO of Ageing Nepal, represented both Alliance on Longevity in Asia-Pacific (ALAP) and Ageing Nepal (AN) at an international workshop titled "Enhancing Well-Being by Realizing Family Dynamics and Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity for an Inclusive Society," held from September 4-6, 2024.
Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO, participated in the 'Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity & Empowering Generations: Dialogues Across Generations in the Era of Longevity,' organized by the Tsao Foundation, Alliance on Longevity in Asia Pacific (ALAP), BAPPENAS, and HelpAge International on September 10, 2024, at the Nusa Dua Convention Centre in Bali, Indonesia.
Prakash Gautam, Director and Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO of Ageing Nepal with other government officers are attending the Asia-pacific Regional Conference on Population Ageing from 11-13th September 2024 in Bali, Indosenia. HelpAge International in collaboration with the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappens, Republic of Indonesia and other international organisations including UNFPA, ADB, Tsao Foundation etc.
Participated and conducted different programmes (gave interview on radio, broadcasted IDOP special television programme, oriented local government representatives, participated as panelist, published article and so on) on the occasion of International Days of Older Persons 2024.
Participated in Legal and policy Gaps to Address Gender-Based Violence organized by UNFPA Nepal.
Journal published on ‘The impact of cultural practice and policy on dementia care in Nepal’ in BMC Geriatrics.
Pabitra Adhikari, Programme Director; and Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO of Ageing Nepal, facilitated sessions on Active and Healthy Ageing on October 25, 2024. The programme was organised by Child Awareness Center Nepal and Ageing Nepal with support from Budanilkantha Municipality-Ward 12 at Tri-Jyoti School in Kapan, Kathmandu.
Started JICA Project on ‘Establishment of the older people care system for coming ageing society in Nepal’ (Conducted project kickoff meeting, care homes visits). The project was conducted by Ageing Nepal in collaboration with Nayoro Social Welfare Foundation)
Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO, Ageing Nepal participated in the 3rd WHO ICOPE Training Workshop & Age Better Age+ Project Showcase, organized by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), from 2 to 5 December, 2024 in Singapore.
Selected by ZOVU to conduct a month long campaign on Climate and Social Justice in Relation to Older Persons.
A statement requesting the adaptation of financial protection measures to prevent health-related poverty handover to Roshani Devi Karki, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population.
Celebrated National Senior Citizens Day by participating in different events as speakers and panelist.