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Sustainable community development in Myanmar
By Jessie George, Posted 03 January 2013 See more by this blogger
On the road to Mandalay, the HelpAge International Myanmar team and I recently took a detour to visit the older people's self-help group at Baw Gone village in Pyin Oo Lwin Township. Since moving to Myanmar in July 2012,... Keep reading
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More than wishing: Why I’m advocating for older people's rights
By Michelle Seitzer, Posted 16 November 2012 See more by this blogger
There are many things I wish for in the world: I wish I could help every older person in need in the world. I wish everyone would see the needs of older people in their world - near and... Keep reading
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World Diabetes Day in Kyrgyzstan
By Nurdin Satarov, Posted 15 November 2012 See more by this blogger
Each year, World Diabetes Day (WDD) is marked on 14 November - a day devoted to fighting and raising awareness of diabetes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes has become the third main cause of human deaths... Keep reading
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Older people in 62 countries stand together to tell the world that 'Age Demands Action!'
By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 02 October 2012 See more by this blogger
62 countries took part in the sixth Age Demands Action yesterday making it our biggest campaign to date! Older campaigners around the world marked the International Day of Older Persons by taking to the streets and meeting with senior... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action update!
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 19 September 2012 See more by this blogger
This year is shaping up to be our biggest Age Demands Action yet. In the campaign's sixth year, 61 countries will take part on 1 October - the UN International Day of Older Persons. And for the very first... Keep reading
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