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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)
A genuine Kenyan experience

By Hazel Austin, Posted 07 February 2012 See more by this blogger

Karibuni Sana readers and greetings from Kenya! I am currently seconded from Age UK to the HelpAge International regional office in Kenya, completing a three month placement based in Nairobi. This placement is all about supporting the regional office... Keep reading (1 Comment)
East Africa crisis: Six months on

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 25 January 2012 See more by this blogger

In July and September 2011, I took part in documenting the impact of the drought in the Horn of Africa in Ethiopia and Kenya. It was an eye-opening experience, seeing how climatic conditions, coupled with poor planning by governments... Keep reading
2012: The year for ageing

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 06 January 2012 See more by this blogger

We are all living in an era of unprecedented ageing, yet the voices of older people in developing countries and the issues they face remain mostly unheard. In fact, many of us living in Europe are completely detached from... Keep reading (5 Comments)
HIV and AIDS response marginalises older people

By Denebo Dekeba, Posted 19 December 2011 See more by this blogger

This blog was written by Denebo Dekeba, Programme Officer at HelpAge affiliate, Ethiopian Elders and Pensioners National Association. This month, Ethiopia hosted the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Africa (ICASA) for the first time.... Keep reading