The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

About AARP

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is an example of a non-governmental organization, since it is operated privately (although it received many benefits from certain government entities). It is also an example of an interest group or lobbying group. The AARP functions as an NGO in the sense that it does not seek to earn economic profit, but to influence public opinion and political decisions, with the ultimate aim of empowering US citizens so that they can decide how they want to live as they age. In 2018, it counted with more than 38 million members and a very important lobbying power.

What is the main purpose of AARP?

The main purpose of AARP is to empower US citizens in making decisions about their lives as they age by influencing public opinion and political decisions.