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Ageing in the media: Health and food in South Asia
By Navdha Malhotra, Posted 25 February 2011 See more by this blogger
This week I continue with Rosaleen's quest for positive stories on ageing in the media. I spend a large part of my work day going through articles, blogs and alerts and it can be disheartening. Older people aren't necessarily... Keep reading
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Tackling hunger in old age
By Sylvia Beales, Posted 16 February 2011 See more by this blogger
Why are so many older women and men going hungry? Older people are key producers and providers of food. Both older women and men work on the land. A high proportion of small farmers in developing countries are older... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Visiting grandparents in Sri Lanka
By Anouska Abeyawickrema, Posted 19 November 2010 See more by this blogger
During the rest of my trip to Sri Lanka, I had the opportunity of visiting one of HelpAge and Age UK's 30 Sponsor a Grandparent (SAG) programmes. This is a scheme funded by the British public to provide for... Keep reading
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My time at HelpAge Sri Lanka
By Anouska Abeyawickrema, Posted 16 November 2010 See more by this blogger
I volunteered at HelpAge Sri Lanka last summer and was fortunate enough to witness the great work being carried out by the organisation. Having volunteered at a number of charities in the past, my time at HelpAge really stood... Keep reading
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Activists in South Asia stand up for older people's rights!
By Jennifer Williams, Posted 12 July 2010 See more by this blogger
Trains, walkathons and TV shows! Over the past two years, older people across South Asia have joined together around 1st October to demand an end to age discrimination. In 2008 in India, an amazing 850 older people boarded an... Keep reading
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