The AARP Global Network today
announced that two leading organizations serving the 50+ population in their respective
countries have joined the Network. The Canadian Association for the Fifty-Plus
(CARP) and 50&Più Fenacom, an organization headquartered in Rome serving
Italy’s aging population, will bring new perspectives and experiences to
the AARP Global Network while the Network will help each of them better meet the
needs of the dynamic populations they serve.
Founded by AARP – the nearly 40-million-member U.S.-based
organization for people age 50 and over – the AARP Global Network is an
association of national membership organizations working to serve the needs
of the 50+ population in their countries.
“As AARP marks its 50th Anniversary, we are pleased to
be forging stronger relationships with like-minded organizations as we work
together to increase the international presence of the AARP Global Network,”
said Bill Novelli, AARP Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the AARP Global
Network Board of Managers. “AARP founded the Global Network in the spirit
of collaboration, to form connections between thought leaders to improve the
lives of fifty-plus populations beyond our borders by joining forces and expanding
insight and expertise in policy and society. The addition of CARP and 50&Più
Fenacom strengthens the Network through the gained expertise of leading international
organizations working for the maturing population.”
Founded by AARP in 2006, the AARP Global Network is a unique
venture, helping member organizations to better meet the needs and interests
of the dynamic populations they serve in their respective countries. The Network’s
Charter Member, Copenhagen-based DaneAge, joined the AARP Global Network in
2007.
“The AARP Global Network’s goal is to help its member
organizations deliver positive social change in the countries where they exist,”
said Ladan Manteghi, President of AARP Global Network. “Expanding our
international reach furthers the Network’s mission to bring like-minded
organizations together to harness their collective power, resources and experiences
to more effectively bring about positive social change and increased member
value for their respective constituencies. By leveraging the expertise of our
members, the AARP Global Network supports organizations to be more effective
in influencing policy, society, and the marketplace.”
The two new member organizations bring a wealth of experiences
and opportunities to the AARP Global Network. CARP, a non-profit, non-partisan
organization, has grown to 400,000 members since its founding in 1984. Its mission
is to promote and protect the rights and quality of life of the aging Canadian
population, which it does through working with the government on policy initiatives
while negotiating group benefits and savings, among other activities. In Europe,
Italy’s 50&Più Fenacom was founded more than 30 years ago to
enrich the lives of citizens age 50+. With more than 400,000 members, 50&Più
Fenacom holds annual events and provides a monthly publication that speaks to
the interest of its aging population, with a readership of nearly 1 million.
The Network will continue to pursue membership in other countries
in Europe, Asia and Latin America. All income generated by the AARP Global Network
is reinvested within the Network to advance its mission of helping organizations
better fulfill their social missions and serve their members.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that
helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial
and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates
for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates.
Communication vehicles include AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP
Bulletin, a monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, a bimonthly magazine in
Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, a quarterly newsletter for 50+ educators;
and a website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides
security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support
from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices
in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands.
About the AARP Global Network
The AARP Global Network is the preeminent international network
of organizations serving the needs of the mature population in countries around
the world. Through its member organizations, the AARP Global Network provides
expertise and advisory services, infrastructural support, syndicated content
for publications, reciprocal membership benefits for consumers and leverages
product and service provider relationships across borders. To learn more about
the AARP Global Network, please visit www.aarpglobalnetwork.org.
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