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Restoring older people’s sight in Sudan

By Shakir Yahia, Posted 28 May 2013 See more by this blogger

Since 2003, HelpAge International has supported older people and their families in Darfur by providing access to free medical services and eye care. As part of our recent Age Demands Action on Health activities, HelpAge organised several eye camps... Keep reading
Strengthening the network in the heart of rapid ageing

By Anders Hylander, Posted 15 March 2013 See more by this blogger

Last week HelpAge network members from Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Korea met in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The purpose of the meeting was to start an exciting, new EU-funded project focused on strengthening the network on... Keep reading
Mozambique floods: Older people will not be forgotten

By Michaque Ubisse, Posted 26 February 2013 See more by this blogger

Torrential rain in the first two weeks of January swelled the Limpopo river levels drastically and caused the government to advise all to evacuate to higher ground. On the evening of 23 January, queues of cars, minibuses, trucks and... Keep reading
Providing secure shelter for older people in Sudan

By Rehanna Zawar, Posted 16 February 2013 See more by this blogger

HelpAge International in Sudan is providing safety and security to older people with a new, more sustainable and permanent shelters. To ensure older people are protected from rain, fire and the cold, we have constructed 42 "soil stabilise block"... Keep reading
Magu: The “yes we can” district

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 01 February 2013 See more by this blogger

‘'When we go to health facilities, we're not treated well and we queue for hours. Even though the Government has a mandate to provide free healthcare, we don't have ID cards to access it and health workers' still have... Keep reading (2 Comments)