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Age Demands Action in Sri Lanka - Older people push for pension

By Sewwandi Abesekara, Posted 01 August 2011 See more by this blogger

Sri Lanka's population is ageing rapidly, 9% are over 60 and by 2041 this will have risen to a quarter of the population. The existing pension system doesn't guarantee a minimum income for older people to prevent them from... Keep reading (1 Comment)
One year on from Pakistan floods, older people are still struggling

By Asma Akbar, Posted 28 July 2011 See more by this blogger

Walking through the streets, visiting people's homes, it's clear that people have lost what they worked their whole lives for. What is worse is that the opportunities to rebuild are far and few between. The past is impossible to... Keep reading (3 Comments)
Pakistan floods: One year on

By Alex Bush, Posted 27 July 2011 See more by this blogger

It may seem utterly inappropriate to throw a party to mark the anniversary of the cataclysmic flooding in Pakistan last July. Nevertheless, during a brief visit the week before last, I was able to join the HelpAge team there... Keep reading
Older Cambodians use ADA as a powerful advocacy platform

By Ven Sarith, Posted 30 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Hello! I am Ven Sarith, Project Manager at HelpAge International’s Cambodia office. I am happy to have the chance to share Cambodia’s experiences of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign. HelpAge International in Cambodia implements practical programmes through a... Keep reading
Thailand's politicians must commit to a pension for older people

By Usa Khiewrord, Posted 29 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Thailand heads to the polls for a general election on 3 July. HelpAge's East Asia Pacific regional team is using this opportunity to draw attention to shortcomings in the major parties' social protection policies. Only 11 of the 40... Keep reading