MISSION: IAGG's mission is to promote the highest level of achievement in gerontological research and training worldwide. IAGG interacts with other international, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations in the promotion of gerontological interests globally, and on behalf of its member associations. IAGG pursues these activities with a view of promoting the highest quality of life & well-being of all people as they experience aging at the individual and societal level. ORGANIZATION: IAGG is an umbrella organization bringing together national gerontological and geriatric associations from five regions around the world: AFRICA, ASIA/OCEANIA, EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN. To advance the organization’s activities, IAGG-based programs, in collaboration with various partnerships, work on issues in gerontology and geriatrics. Programs include Global Ageing Research Network, (GARN), Global Social Initiative on Ageing (GSIA), World Academy on Ageing (WAA) and, Council of Student Organizations (CSO). Partnerships include the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO).