Syria crisis
Refugees' growing debt problem
They tried to stay in Syria as long as they could, but after the health system collapsed thousands of older people and their families were forced to flee.
Now Syrian refugees in urban areas of Jordan are coping with a new and growing problem; that of debt. The rate of families in debt has doubled since October, as many have used the savings and assets they had to survive.
Read more about this worrying rise in debt among urban Syrian refugees in Andrew's blog.
Mobile phones in Sri Lanka
Controlling hypertensionAgeing quiz
The world is ageing at an unprecedented rate, bringing both opportunities and challenges for governments across the globe. Are you up to date on the latest ageing statistics? Find out by taking our Ageing in the 21st Century quiz!
Working with older people: Practical guidelines
Do you work with older people in the developing world? Need practical information on how to tailor programmes to older people's needs?
We have new practical guidelines for programme managers and people working with older people, drawing on experience in the HelpAge network.
Please use the guidelines for your own work, training or as a basis for producing more detailed, locally relevant materials.
The guidelines cover topics including emergencies, HIV and AIDS, rights and advocacy and health and care.
