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Older people in Central Asia and Eastern Europe push for change

By Aisuluu Kamchybekova, Posted 03 September 2010 See more by this blogger

The fantastic campaigning efforts of older people across Eastern Europe and Central Asia has led to real change over the past two years! Older people take action Hundreds of older people have joined forces each year on 1 October... Keep reading
ADA activists take action in Asia

By Tai Sorolump, Posted 03 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Right across the Asia Pacific region, the inspiring campaigning efforts of Age Demands Action activists have made national governments sit up and listen! Older people from Cambodia, to Fiji, to Thailand and the Philippines have met the decision makers,... Keep reading
Activists in South Asia stand up for older people's rights!

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 12 July 2010 See more by this blogger

Trains, walkathons and TV shows! Over the past two years, older people across South Asia have joined together around 1st October to demand an end to age discrimination. In 2008 in India, an amazing 850 older people boarded an... Keep reading
South Africa: After the final whistle...

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 09 July 2010 See more by this blogger

The 2010 FIFA World Cup comes to an end this week, with either Spain or Holland lifting the coveted trophy for the first time in their footballing history. Global celebration The first World Cup to have been held in... Keep reading
Don Héctor: 18 years of representing older people at HelpAge

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 25 June 2010 See more by this blogger

At the end of June 2010, HelpAge's regional centre in Latin America celebrates Don Hector Sandoval's 18 years of service. Don Hector has worked as a messenger, assistant, collaborator and is a friend to many staff, partners and older... Keep reading