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HelpAge celebrates World AIDS Day in Kenya
By Hleziwe Hara, Posted 03 December 2011 See more by this blogger
This year we marked World AIDS Day by visiting a group called "Positive Living" who are based in Misyani in the eastern province of Kenya. The group was created in 2008 and is made up of about 35 members... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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Livelihoods grants: Does size matter?
By Andrew Collodel, Posted 02 December 2011 See more by this blogger
At HelpAge, we work to ensure all older people have a regular and predictable income. However, we found recently in Pakistan that the US$180 grants we were giving older people to restart their livelihoods, were too small to be... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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How can Europe lead the way?
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 28 November 2011 See more by this blogger
Over the last two years, citizens across Europe have been exchanging messages with older people in developing countries, making their voices heard and showing solidarity through our "Europe Lead the Way" campaign. The campaign is gaining momentum in Europe.... Keep reading
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Solidarity across borders: The view from Slovenia
By Jasna Toplak, Posted 18 November 2011 See more by this blogger
I first became aware of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign in 2010 when I got in touch with Slovenska Filanthropija (Slovene Philanthropy), the organisation that coordinates the campaign in Slovenia. I will quote a saying I recently came... Keep reading
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Somalis in Kenya have little to eat but plenty of warmth, kindness and trust
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 21 October 2011 See more by this blogger
We met Abdiya Mohammoud Osman, 74, at the designated shop where she was redeeming the Ksh 2000 (US $20) voucher she received as part of the support we are offering to 450 older people affected by the recent horn... Keep reading
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