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New report reveals insight into the situation of older people in Myanmar

By Jessie George, Posted 12 March 2013 See more by this blogger

Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing East Asia. In Myanmar, currently about 9% of the population is aged above 60 and this is expected to rise rapidly. By 2050, it is estimated that older people will... Keep reading
Working for a better life

By Miranda Simpson, Posted 20 February 2013 See more by this blogger

Already a few months into my 12 month assignment with HelpAge International and my first opportunity to reflect was on the bus winding through the mountains west of Chiang Mai. My destination was the agricultural district of Samoeng. Here,... Keep reading
Cambodia: Volunteers tackle older people's isolation

By MinJun Cho, Posted 06 February 2013 See more by this blogger

I visited Cambodia as a HelpAge volunteer and was lucky to see HelpAge field projects in late January. Several projects are happening in Cambodia at the moment, including work on livelihoods, food security and healthcare. Those I visited focused... Keep reading
Enough food for everyone... IF we all act now

By Jude Escribano, Posted 23 January 2013 See more by this blogger

Today, hunger is the world's most shocking problem and toughest challenge. One in eight people on this planet are living with the pain of hunger. And yet, our planet provides enough food for everyone. It's unfair, it's unjust and... Keep reading
Philippines: Rally for people hit by Typhoon Bopha

By Fransis Kupang, Posted 18 January 2013 See more by this blogger

Last Saturday, around 500 older people from Metro Manila and of various faiths came together to offer spiritual support to those affected by the recent disasters in Mindanao, south Philippines. The rally also included young people and took place... Keep reading