GINA aims to promote physically, mentally and socially active and healthy ageing throughout the life course. GINA also endeavours to focus attention on issues relating to longevity and health, social security issues, human rights, quality of life,  and dignity of older persons around the world.

GINA’s goal is to provide a platform for information exchange and networking among policy-makers, activists, researchers, professionals in service provision and training, as well as among regional and international senior associations.

A fundamental feature of GINA’s mission is to raise public awareness by organizing panels, symposia, workshops and special events.