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Climbing Kilimanjaro for older people in Ethiopia

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 10 February 2012 See more by this blogger

I did it!! Thanks to those who have already donated so much and please keep on giving for older people in Ethiopia! It was an amazing experience. The first six days were incredibly beautiful, with changing landscapes and vegitation.... Keep reading (4 Comments)
HelpAge Affiliates in Tanzania awarded

By Anders Hylander, Posted 14 December 2011 See more by this blogger

"This is a big success for all of us: SAWAKA, HelpAge International and all other organisations working with and for older people. We are happy other people have acknowledged that.'' Livingstone Byekwaso, Programme Coordinator, Saidia Wazee Karagwe (SAWAKA). Two... Keep reading (2 Comments)
International Widows' Day: Triple vulnerability?

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 23 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 June 2011 as the first ever International Widows' Day. "Another International Day" we may sigh. At this stage every day in the year must be at least an international day for... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Changing attitudes to stop witchcraft accusations

By Juliana Bernard, Posted 14 June 2011 See more by this blogger

I was at a meeting recently with one of our partners TAWLAE (Tanzania Women Leaders in Agriculture & Environment) talking to older people about the successes of our projects which address violence against older women and attacks on older... Keep reading (5 Comments)
Working for women's rights in Tanzania

By Juliana Bernard, Posted 04 June 2011 See more by this blogger

I'm Juliana, Gender and Legal Coordinator for HelpAge International in Tanzania. Over these regular blogs I'd like to give you a flavour of the work we do here in Sukumaland as we work towards improving older women's rights. Women... Keep reading