Pakistan flooding claims thousands of lives
Flooding in Pakistan has claimed the lives of 1,600 people and is estimated to have affected 20 million people.
Older people are often forgotten in emergencies, but HelpAge is working to get help to those affected by the floods. We've provided medical help to more than 3,400 older people, and given out 1,600 personal kits, containing essential items such as bedding, food, clothing and flashlights.
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Country in focus: Myanmar
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HelpAge has worked with local partners in Myanmar since 2003. Our work includes training homecare volunteers and setting up community groups to improve livelihoods. After Cyclone Nargis, we gave out essentials such as food and medicine through Mobile Medical Units. We gave food aid to 11,770 families for one month after the cyclone and 1,951 families for five months after the cyclone. We're also put older people's needs at the heart of government policy. Read more about our work in Myanmar, or see where else we work. |
