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Older people face particular threats from the increasing number of conflicts and natural disasters in the world, but are not yet identified as a vulnerable group. Our case studies highlight that all emergency programmes need to recognise older people's rights and capabilities.
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Madame Desbrosses, 87, Haiti Madame Desbrosses survived the Haiti earthquake by hiding under her bed in the municipal nursing home. Since, she has had limited access to food and the medication she needs. She now lives in a tent with six other residents.
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Janine, 73, and Lemoine, 68, Haiti Janine, 73, and Lemoine, 68, have both been affected by the earthquake. Lemoine's house was destroyed and Janine's eyesight has deteriorated.
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Antoine, 63, Haiti Antoine, 63, lives in one of Port-au-Prince’s no-go areas that are structurally unsound after the earthquake. He is keen to get back to work.
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Veronique, 73, Haiti Veronique, 73, lost her house when the earthquake struck. She now worries how she will support her grandchildren
