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HelpAge International is working with 28 partners in 10 countries in Latin America on practical projects to improve the quality of life of older people in the region.
Some of our key projects are listed below.
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Social protection for older people in Latin America The social protection for older people in Latin America project takes place in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru with three major themes: To raise awareness with the region's governments, to influence international agencies and public opinion and to give older people technical training in social protection.
Read more about: Social protection for older people in Latin America
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Defending the rights of older people in Bolivia and Peru This project targets the most vulnerable older people in urban and rural communities in Peru and Bolivia, in response to their concerns about poverty and exclusion.
Read more about: Defending the rights of older people in Bolivia and Peru
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Older people can influence local government Over 70,000 older people in Bolivia and Peru believe their quality of life will improve if they can work with their municipalities. This can be achieved by strengthening older people's organisations and demanding increased inclusion in municipal programmes and budgets.
Read more about: Older people can influence local government
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Urban food production for older people in Quito, Ecuador This project in Ecuador supports older people and their families living in a poor neighbourhood on the outskirts of Quito, by providing them with new skills and techniques to help them adapt rural farming methods to their new urban environment.
Read more about: Urban food production for older people in Quito, Ecuador
