Older people in developing countries are being pushed further into poverty as a result of the current economic crisis.
HelpAge International is calling for funding announced by the G20 to be used to build social security schemes such as pensions which deliver a regular minimum income and help to protect vulnerable groups against future crises. Click on the photos below to read more.
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