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Age Demands Action: Preparations in the Philippines are under way!

By Weng Escalada, Posted 06 September 2011 See more by this blogger

Age Demands Action is only a few weeks away, so here is an update on the exciting work that is going on in the Philippines! 35 older people's associations' leaders from different parts of Metro Manila and nearby regions... Keep reading
Older Cambodians use ADA as a powerful advocacy platform

By Ven Sarith, Posted 30 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Hello! I am Ven Sarith, Project Manager at HelpAge International’s Cambodia office. I am happy to have the chance to share Cambodia’s experiences of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign. HelpAge International in Cambodia implements practical programmes through a... Keep reading
Thailand's politicians must commit to a pension for older people

By Usa Khiewrord, Posted 29 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Thailand heads to the polls for a general election on 3 July. HelpAge's East Asia Pacific regional team is using this opportunity to draw attention to shortcomings in the major parties' social protection policies. Only 11 of the 40... Keep reading
HIV statistics and targets exclude older people – putting millions of people at risk.

By Rachel Albone, Posted 06 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Five years ago, the international community working in HIV and AIDS set a target of "universal access to comprehensive prevention programmes, treatment, care and support". This week that community is meeting again, at the UN High Level Meeting, to... Keep reading (12 Comments)
Recovering after typhoon Ketsana

By Lucy Blown, Posted 06 April 2011 See more by this blogger

I travelled to the Philippines last month to see the work we have been carrying out through our partner in response to typhoon Ketsana. Throughout my trip I saw how older people have been and are still working to... Keep reading