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Haiti: Older people stuggling in the earthquake aftermath
By Bertin Meance, Posted 30 March 2010 See more by this blogger
Although Les Cayes was not directly affected by the earthquake, the older people living there are feeling its consequences. I met with around 30 older people in La Savanne, one of Les Cayes' poorest neighbourhoods. Most of the older... Keep reading
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Older Haitians keep the faith
By Bertin Meance, Posted 25 March 2010 See more by this blogger
For older people in Petit-Goave food and shelter are of much help, but some needs go beyond the tangible. Older women gather on Friday at the ruins of what used to be the Catholic Church of Petit-Goave. They were... Keep reading
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HelpAge's distribution in Haiti is going strong
By Bertin Meance, Posted 12 February 2010 See more by this blogger
Latest on HelpAge's relief effort out in Haiti - 10 February HelpAge distributed food and basic essential items. It is the first open-air distribution made exclusively for older people. The distribution was planned with IPESI (Institute of Promotion of... Keep reading
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Haiti: Relief slowly reaches survivors
By Bertin Meance, Posted 17 January 2010 See more by this blogger
Relief is slowly reaching the victims of the quake, 4 days after the quake. Rescue teams are searching for survivors under the rubbles. The people at the camps still looked patient. Several women were already busy setting up their... Keep reading
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“Haiti needs the solidarity of all humankind”: HelpAge reports from Port-au-Prince
By Bertin Meance, Posted 14 January 2010 See more by this blogger
HelpAge's Emergencies Programme Officer in Haiti, Bertin Meance, reports from Port-au-Prince on the destruction caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake, which struck on Tuesday 12 January: "The devastating earthquake that violently shook Haiti and destroyed much of the capital,... Keep reading
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