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Reality bites: Obstacles for older Palestinians in need of healthcare
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 23 February 2012 See more by this blogger
Ensuring older people enjoy their right to appropriate and accessible healthcare is a fundamental part of our work. The idea can be summarised quite simply in a sentence, but the reality of achieving this is far more complex. This... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action in Gaza: Inspiring younger people to support older people's rights!
By Abed Err Hman Shehada, Posted 10 October 2011 See more by this blogger
On 30 September, I participated in a video conference in collaboration with Tony Blair Faith Foundation, as part of Age Demands Action. The objective was to exchange information with young students about issues affecting older people and the role... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Fighting for rights and bringing generations together in Gaza
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 31 August 2011 See more by this blogger
To many people, the Middle East is fascinating and terrifying in equal measures. The issues surrounding the region are so complex and controversial; you tend to forget it is a real place, full of real people struggling to go... Keep reading
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Loyalty to older people creates happiness for the whole family
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 11 May 2010 See more by this blogger
This week we received a very heart warming video from our partner El Wedad, in Gaza. The film was made as part of HelpAge's DEC funded project, which includes psychosocial assistance for older people, carried out by El Wedad.... Keep reading
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Part 2: A day in the life of HelpAge in Gaza
By Margaret Chilcott, Posted 20 October 2009 See more by this blogger
HelpAge's Emergencies Programmes Coordinator, Margaret Chilcott, has reported from Gaza with episodes from her day to day life and work: We took off for the field, to an area where we have 20 young men and women assessing the... Keep reading
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