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CFAS Organizes a Donation Ceremony - February 2023

CFAS Attends the Inauguration of the Larteh Aged Welfare Foundation - January 2023

CFAS Launches Book "Contemporary Issues in Ageing in Ghana: A Multidisciplinary Approach" - 2022

Sixth Annual International Research Conference - 2022

CFAS and QIC Launch the National Ageing Summit - October 2022

CFAS and Partners Celebrate Interntional Day of Older Persons - October 2022

CFAS and Partners Celebrate Interntional Day of Older Persons - October 2022

CFAS and Partners Celebrate Interntional Day of Older Persons - October 2022

CFAS and Partners Celebrate Interntional Day of Older Persons - October 2022

CFAS and Partners Celebrate Interntional Day of Older Persons - October 2022

CFAS Organizes a 3-Day Workshop for Caregivers of Older Persons - August 2022

CFAS Organizes a 3-Day Workshop for Caregivers of Older Persons - August 2022

CFAS Bids 2021/2022 National Service Personnel Farewell - August 2022

Call for Papers: African Journal of Ageing Studies

Dance and Fitness Workshop (Click to read more)

CFAS Attends the Launch of the Vibrant Aging Community Center - May 2022

CFAS Holds a Webinar on Parkinson's Disease Among Older Persons - May 2022

CFAS Holds a Webinar on Ageing in Contemporary Ghana - April 2022

CFAS Visits the Geriatric Unit at the Polyclinic, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital - April 2022

Provost of College of Humanities Visits Centre for Ageing Studies - 2022

Centre for Ageing Studies Organizes Sim Card Registration Exercise for Older Persons - 2022
Centre for Ageing Studies Holds an Affiliate and Stakeholders' Meeting - 2022
Centre for Ageing Studies Donates to Older Persons - 2021
Fifth Annual International Research Conference - 2021
The United Nations International Day for Older Persons - 2021
Care Givers Training Programme for The Elderly 2019
Inauguration of Management Committee 2020
Practical Session During Outreach Training Programme 2019
A Meeting With The VC 2019

Welcome to the Centre for Ageing Studies

I welcome you to the Centre for Aging Studies (CFAS) and wish you a pleasant experience as you browse our informative and exciting website. The Centre commenced its operations in August 2016 under the College of Humanities. It is located between the Banking Square and the University of Ghana Basic School. The Centre for Ageing Studies constitute an interdisciplinary group of faculty with teaching and research interests in ageing-related issues. It conducts cutting edge research, and is currently developing academic programmes that will lead to the accumulation of academic credits and graduate degrees.

Once again, you are welcome to our website. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information that you may require.

Director: Rev Prof. Joseph Osafo

News

CFAS DONATION EVENT DUBBED: PROJECT 100 WHEELCHAIRS FOR OLDER PERSONS
The Centre for Aging Studies on the 28th of February 2025 organized a donation exercise where items were donated to a list of recipients on behalf of older persons from various institutions as part of its donations to older people.
REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS 2024 HELD ON THE 1ST OCTOBER 2024 AT GREAT HALL, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA.
The International Day for Older People was held on 1st October 2024 at the Great Hall, university of Ghana under theme Ageing with Dignity: “The importance of strengthening care and support systems for the older persons worldwide”.
MAIDEN FUNDRAISING EVENT BY THE CENTRE FOR AGEING STUDIES
On July 4, 2024, the Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS) at the University of Ghana, Legon, hosted its inaugural fundraising event under the theme "Empowering Our Elders: Building Brighter Futures Together." The primary objective was to mobilize...
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