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The best yet! ADA 2011 in East Asia and Pacific

By Tai Sorolump, Posted 09 September 2011 See more by this blogger

It's less than a month until this year's Age Demands Action campaign culminates on 1 October and the excitement here in the East Asia and Pacific region is really building. From Cambodia to South Korea, ADA is taking place... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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
Older people in the Philippines push for promised pensions

By Generosa Macaiba, Posted 30 September 2010 See more by this blogger

The older people were very enthusiastic after the passage of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act earlier this year. They were happy that the social pension is now included as one of the most important provisions of the bill. It... Keep reading
Older people in Thailand voice their needs to the government

By Sawang Kaewkantha, Posted 28 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Hello, my name is Sawang Kaewkantha, Executive Director of the Foundation for Older Persons' Development (FOPDEV). Like in previous years, the reason that I am involved in Age Demands Action is because the voice of the poorest of the... Keep reading (2 Comments)