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"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
An age category is not a barricade but a challenge

By Edilia Camargo, Posted 24 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Edilia Camargo, 72 It was a very little village not far from the Panama City, capital of the so called "Banana Republic" with the same name, located in between Costa Rica and Colombia. My grandfather's wife raised me My... Keep reading
Age Demands Action - only 1 week to go!

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 23 September 2010 See more by this blogger

50 countries. All joining together to stand up for older people's rights. It's amazing, and here at HelpAge International, we are incredibly excited about the events about to unfold across the globe in Age Demands Action on 1 October... Keep reading
Meet the Age Demands Action activists

By Henry Matthews, Posted 21 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Older campaigners across Europe are joining forces on 1 October to make their voices heard. They will not only be taking action to demand change in their own countries but to campaign for their governments to better support the... Keep reading
Older people join forces across Latin America to campaign for their rights

By Maria Isabel Rivera, Posted 20 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Nine organisations in seven countries say Age Demands Action We had a successful Age Demands Action planning meeting last week and are excited to say that we have nine organisations taking part in seven countries across Latin America this... Keep reading