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Over 1,700 surveys on ageing completed in Bangladesh

By Ferdoushi Begum, Posted 17 September 2010 See more by this blogger

As part of Age Demands Action this year, we are doing a global survey on what it's like to get older in the world today. Surveys are being collected in over 20 countries and the results will help to... Keep reading
"In spite of poverty, I know I can still serve the community"

By Tatay Delfin Caranzo, Posted 16 September 2010 See more by this blogger

HelpAge first met Tatay Delfin Caranzo after his house was completely destroyed by typhoon Ketsana in 2009. HelpAge and the Coalition of Services of the Elderly (COSE) helped him and his wife to rebuild their home . A year... Keep reading
Age Demands Action is the voice of older people all over the world

By Generosa Macaiba, Posted 15 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Generosa Macaiba is an Age Demands Action activist who works for the Coalition of Services of the Elderly in the Philippines. Here, she talks about the success of the campaign to date and their plans for the future: "COSE... Keep reading
Devastation in Nowshera

By Asma Akbar, Posted 14 September 2010 See more by this blogger

The Polytechnic near Risalpur in Nowshera accommodates several villages these days. We interviewed the older people including Sultana and Mulak Aman (below) who were living in the camps there who told us their stories. Sultana Bibi (right) was punched... Keep reading
ADA activities are a powerful reminder that we are still waiting for change

By Eduardo Klien, Posted 08 September 2010 See more by this blogger

We frequently debate within our Network how to influence government policies on ageing. We usually agree that we all require strategic patience, we used the persistence of the spider weaving its spider web. But we also need, from time... Keep reading