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Age Demands Action: Older people's hopes for the future of Kyrgyzstan
By Zinaida Zajigaeva, Posted 21 October 2010 See more by this blogger
Life in Kyrgyzstan Lack of confidence in tomorrow still remains. Living standards have gotten worse due to a sharp rise in prices of main food items because there is no price regulation. Medicine is no longer available for older... Keep reading
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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)
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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
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Kyrgyzstan: Inspirational response to a serious emergency
By Richard Blewitt, Posted 07 October 2010 See more by this blogger
I am in Kyrgyzstan at the moment, visiting our Regional Development Centre and seeing the work we carry out through our programmes. In June this year, around one million people were affected by violence in Kyrgyzstan, in particular in... Keep reading
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Winter is coming in Kyrgyzstan
By Jane Scobie, Posted 06 October 2010 See more by this blogger
Tempers flared today when Temirbaera and her older people's group met with the village council to ask for fuel - heating their houses is a big worry as they face a Kyrgyz winter. "We have to use dung for... Keep reading
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