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Haiti's Age Demands Action campaign is in full swing - thanks to national dance icon Viviane Gauthier!

By Claudel Victor, Posted 27 September 2010 See more by this blogger

We've just finished recording a special episode of our radio show "Koze Granmoun Paw l Timoun" ("older people speak") which will be broadcast on Friday October 1st. This special show was hosted by four of our senior volunteer presenters... 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
Older people are the roots of the trees

By Bertin Meance, Posted 14 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Bertin Meance is the Recovery Coordinator for HelpAge International in Haiti and an Age Demands Action (ADA) activist. Here, he talks about the preparations for the campaign in Haiti: More than 700 older people joined forces "In preparation for... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Older people in the Caribbean demand change

By Jeff James, Posted 09 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Age Demands Action is set to be even bigger and better in the Caribbean this year with activities being planned in Jamaica, Dominica, Haiti and, for the first time, Belize! Older people make their voices heard Older campaigners are... Keep reading
Shining a light on life in the camps

By Claudel Victor, Posted 07 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Life in the camps around Port-au-Prince is tough for those affected by the 12 January Haiti earthquake. No electricity, no light, nothing to do. Day after day the same routine. We will be doing as much as we can... Keep reading