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Philippines: Rally for people hit by Typhoon Bopha

By Fransis Kupang, Posted 18 January 2013 See more by this blogger

Last Saturday, around 500 older people from Metro Manila and of various faiths came together to offer spiritual support to those affected by the recent disasters in Mindanao, south Philippines. The rally also included young people and took place... Keep reading
China's amended law and what it means for older people

By Du Peng, Posted 10 January 2013 See more by this blogger

The Washington Post has recently reported on a new law in China which requires children to visit their older parents, lest they want to be sued. The article states: "A rapidly developing China is facing increasing difficulty in caring... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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
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
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's supergranny!

By Mayur Paul, Posted 14 May 2012 See more by this blogger

This might sound like a joke but grandmas around the world do super things (not limited to 1980s TV). We just don't hear about them often enough. So when I met 72-year-old Dum Ream in Cambodia, I wanted her... Keep reading (4 Comments)