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Gaza conflict and the impact on older people's health

By Ibrahim Shaath, Posted 22 November 2012 See more by this blogger

The situation in Gaza has been unimaginable. We have been living under fire, not being able to sleep, leave our homes or even go to the shops. Every minute you would expect an air rocket or a bomb and... Keep reading
Nowhere in Gaza is safe

By Naema Mabed, Posted 21 November 2012 See more by this blogger

It was Wednesday 14 November in the morning and all the HelpAge team members in Gaza were happy because we had the next three days off work for Palestinian Independence Day. It meant we could relax and plan nice... Keep reading
Rising insecurity in Nigeria leaves older people vulnerable

By Olumide Adisa, Posted 01 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa with a population of over 140 million. 48% are roughly Christians, 50% practice Islam and about 2% adhere to other religions. The northern part of the country is predominantly Muslim with... Keep reading (1 Comment)
International Day for Disaster Reduction: Older women leading the way in community resilience

By Clare Harris, Posted 12 October 2012 See more by this blogger

This International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR), I was thinking how much HelpAge's work on disaster risk reduction has expanded over the past few years. Our work in communities to help older people respond to disasters is much better... Keep reading
World Humanitarian Day 2012 and older people: Helping them help each other

By Marcus Skinner, Posted 16 August 2012 See more by this blogger

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated internationally on 19 August to raise awareness of humanitarian work and the people who risk their lives to provide aid to people in need. This year's campaign is about inspiring the spirit of... Keep reading