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Bridging the gap between generations

By Sawang Kaewkantha, Posted 26 October 2011 See more by this blogger

We talked to Sawang about his part in our joint project with the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, Face to Faith, where via live web chat, he spoke to students across the globe about issues that affect older people, their... Keep reading
Photo exhibition in Colombia celebrates older people

By Angela Sanabria, Posted 25 October 2011 See more by this blogger

With an opening ceremony HelpAge Colombia launched the photo exhibition "Ageing of the Montes de Maria" at the Museum Jorge Eliecer Gaitan, one of the most visited in Bogot city. The exhibition shows the rural northern region of Montes... Keep reading
Age Demands Action campaign photoblog: Pictures from around the world

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 12 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Welcome to the Age Demands Action campaign photoblog People of all ages, from more than 50 countries, took part in our Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign this year, a global grassroots movement that aims to improve conditions for older... Keep reading (11 Comments)
What have you learnt from an older person?

By Jo Malone, Posted 11 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Well, to begin with, it appears we should be calling them "elders". One gentleman in the 3pm GMT video conference between India, the UAE and Mexico was quick to point this out. "Call us elders. I'm 72 but I... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Gaza: Inspiring younger people to support older people's rights!

By Abed Err Hman Shehada, Posted 10 October 2011 See more by this blogger

On 30 September, I participated in a video conference in collaboration with Tony Blair Faith Foundation, as part of Age Demands Action. The objective was to exchange information with young students about issues affecting older people and the role... Keep reading (1 Comment)