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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
30 years of HIV and AIDS epidemic: Older people in Africa reflect how times have changed

By Rachel Albone, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The first case of AIDS was diagnosed 30 years ago, on 5 June, 1981. In the lead-up to the UN High Level Meeting (HLM) on HIV on 8 June, we spoke with older carers and health workers in Africa... Keep reading
"Food price crisis” means “no food again today” for many older Ethiopians

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The global food price crisis: It's rightfully making headlines in the international media, causing grave concerns amongst international donors and humanitarian agencies world-wide and even focusing the attention of leaders at the G8 summit. But what does it mean... Keep reading (5 Comments)
A pension for older Kenyans?

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 24 May 2011 See more by this blogger

There is a potentially exciting development on the horizon for older people in Kenya! A motion brought to the Kenyan parliament could see more than 1.8 million older Kenyans above the age of 60 receiving a monthly non-contributory pension... Keep reading
Age Demands Action 2010 and beyond...

By Agnes Pondo Nyambare, Posted 16 May 2011 See more by this blogger

The Age Demands Action 2010 campaign in Kenya took place from 28 September - 1 October. It was a great week with so many highlights! Vibrant and vocal We had activists who were very vibrant and vocal in bringing... Keep reading (1 Comment)