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Age Demands Action six months on: Discussions become reality in Kyrgyzstan

By Begaim Eralieva, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

In 2010, HelpAge began a project on reducing poverty in multigenerational households affected by migration. We are implementing this project with our local partners Mehr Shavkat and Federation of Self Help Groups. Discussing the challenges faced by older people... Keep reading
Ageing in the media: reality of life as the “spade hacker”

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 07 April 2011 See more by this blogger

I doubt in my search over the last few months if any other media story resonates more with HelpAge and why we exist. The Guardian this week reported on the 75-year old Georgian woman who, while scavenging for copper... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Older people: Survivors, protectors, leaders, peacemakers

By Sarah Packwood, Posted 21 October 2010 See more by this blogger

I read with relief and joy that the aidworker, Frans Barnard, working for Save the Children, has been freed by Somali gunmen. Two things immediately struck me from the article "Somali gunmen release British hostage" by Mustafa Haji Abdinur... Keep reading (3 Comments)
Response to Duncan Green: What does ageing mean for development?

By Mark Gorman, Posted 19 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Following Duncan Green's (Head of Research at Oxfam GB) blog post "What does global aging mean to development?" (his spelling, not mine), I was more than happy to take him up on his kind offer of writing a response... Keep reading (4 Comments)
Keeping warm in Kyrgyzstan

By Emily Snowden, Posted 19 October 2010 See more by this blogger

In preparation for visiting Kyrgyzstan I had read about HelpAge International's work in the area, especially in reference to how older people survive the harsh winters and have to burn cow dung as fuel. No fuel, no heat When... Keep reading