about us
ERPAAN is a growing network of gerontologists, researchers, practitioners, and trainees committed to addressing the challenges and opportunities of population ageing in Africa. We bring together emerging scholars and professionals who share a passion for improving the lives of older adults through research, innovation, and evidence based practice. Rooted in the African context, ERPAAN provides a space for collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge exchange to ensure that ageing research and practice reflect local realities and priorities.
Our Mission
Our Values
Research & Collaboration
We foster interdisciplinary research partnerships that generate evidence to inform ageing policy and practice across Africa.
Capacity Building
We organize workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs to equip emerging researchers and professionals with critical skills.
Knowledge Exchange
We create platforms for sharing ideas, experiences, and best practices through seminars, conferences, and collaborative projects.
Community & Policy Engagement
We engage stakeholders to translate research into action and strengthen care and support for older adults.
Africa is experiencing rapid population ageing, yet ageing research capacity and resources remain limited in many settings. ERPAAN addresses this gap by strengthening local expertise, amplifying African voices in ageing research, and promoting solutions that are culturally relevant and context driven.
By investing in emerging leaders today, we are shaping the future of ageing research, practice, and care across the continent.
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