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How can Europe lead the way?

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 28 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Over the last two years, citizens across Europe have been exchanging messages with older people in developing countries, making their voices heard and showing solidarity through our "Europe Lead the Way" campaign. The campaign is gaining momentum in Europe.... Keep reading
Solidarity across borders: The view from Slovenia

By Jasna Toplak, Posted 18 November 2011 See more by this blogger

I first became aware of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign in 2010 when I got in touch with Slovenska Filanthropija (Slovene Philanthropy), the organisation that coordinates the campaign in Slovenia. I will quote a saying I recently came... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Nepal: Singing for change

By John McGeachy, Posted 03 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Whether it's Age Demands Action posters in public buses in Serbia or human chains formed by older people in Bangladesh, ADA campaigners have always used a range of innovative methods to raise awareness of older people's issues. Alongside meetings... 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
Pensions for the poorest: Actions speak louder than words

By Salvacion Basiano, Posted 30 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Older people in the Philippines are now pushing to shape the country’s welfare programme for the poorest older people. We have spent so much time, including being interviewed on prime time TV, getting a bill passed to provide a... Keep reading