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The rhythm and soul of ADA 2011

By John McGeachy, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger

“In all my life, this has been the first time I have met the authorities in my country.” R merjuste Fremont, 109, Haiti. As the only globally coordinated movement led by older people that enables their voices to be... Keep reading
Five years of Age Demands Action in Kyrgyzstan

By Aisuluu Kamchybekova, Posted 01 November 2011 See more by this blogger

On 12 October this year older people in Kyrgyzstan celebrated the UN International Day of Older Persons for the fifth time! They met key government representatives at a national conference in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. Speaking passionately about their... Keep reading
Age Demands Action six months on: Discussions become reality in Kyrgyzstan

By Begaim Eralieva, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

In 2010, HelpAge began a project on reducing poverty in multigenerational households affected by migration. We are implementing this project with our local partners Mehr Shavkat and Federation of Self Help Groups. Discussing the challenges faced by older people... Keep reading
Age Demands Action: Older people's hopes for the future of Kyrgyzstan

By Zinaida Zajigaeva, Posted 21 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Life in Kyrgyzstan Lack of confidence in tomorrow still remains. Living standards have gotten worse due to a sharp rise in prices of main food items because there is no price regulation. Medicine is no longer available for older... Keep reading
"It is necessary to empower older people so they can help themselves"

By Dina Muhataeva, Posted 24 September 2010 See more by this blogger

I have been a leader of the Older Person's Group of Jany-Pahta village of Sokuluk rayon of Chui province since 2008. I am also the leader of a self-help group "Yrys" (which means "Prosperity" in Kyrgyz). Based on my... Keep reading