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Make it Ageless

Young and old stand together

HelpAge's new Make it Ageless campaign is urging the European Union to make aid age-friendly.

We met DJ Mamy Rock, a 72-year-old from Bristol, at the EU Open Day in Brussels on 12 May, who expressed her support for the campaign.

As part of the campaign, young Europeans also spent a week finding out what it's like to be old. Read their blogs here.

HelpAge receives Hilton Humanitarian Prize

Ceremony held in Washington D.C.

On 16 April, HelpAge received the US$1.5 million 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a special ceremony.

Steven M. Hilton, CEO and president of the Hilton Foundation said: "Over the past three decades, HelpAge has demonstrated that older people are their own best advocates."

Read the full story on HelpAge receiving the Hilton Humanitarian Prize

World Health Day

Older campaigners fight for their right to healthcare

Older people across the world are joining forces to mark World Health Day on 7 April. This year, the focus is on "Ageing and health".

To mark this event, older campaigners are taking part in our global campaign Age Demands Action on Health. They are calling on their governments to address the health challenges of an ageing world. 

Read the story on ADA on Health.

Drought in West Africa

Food crisis worsens

Up to 12 million people across West Africa have been hit by severe drought. Increasing food prices are making the situation worse. 

With partners, HelpAge is following older people's health status in Chad and Mali to support where the need is greatest.

HelpAge has also produced data to highlight older people's needs and ensure they are included in the response.

Read the story on the West Africa crisis.