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Gaza conflict and the impact on older people's health
By Ibrahim Shaath, Posted 22 November 2012 See more by this blogger
The situation in Gaza has been unimaginable. We have been living under fire, not being able to sleep, leave our homes or even go to the shops. Every minute you would expect an air rocket or a bomb and... Keep reading
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Nowhere in Gaza is safe
By Naema Mabed, Posted 21 November 2012 See more by this blogger
It was Wednesday 14 November in the morning and all the HelpAge team members in Gaza were happy because we had the next three days off work for Palestinian Independence Day. It meant we could relax and plan nice... Keep reading
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Training in HOPE: Helping Older People in Emergencies
By Rhea Bhardwaj, Posted 19 July 2012 See more by this blogger
Older people are more vulnerable in emergencies - both in times of conflict and natural disasters. Lack of mobility, poor eyesight and loss of hearing, for example, can make access to support extremely difficult. Often however, humanitarian organisations do... Keep reading
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Changing lives in Gaza
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 07 March 2012 See more by this blogger
I spent the last part of my trip to Palestine in Gaza. Crossing from Israel to the Gaza strip is a bizarre experience - like travelling between two different worlds connected at Erez by a long tunnel through no... Keep reading
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Supporting older people's rights in Hebron
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 27 February 2012 See more by this blogger
Last week, I met with our partner PCCDS, the Palestinian Centre for Communications and Development Strategies, based in Hebron in the West Bank. PCCDS work on various issues, but their work overlaps with ours when it comes to supporting... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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