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Winter is coming in Kyrgyzstan
By Jane Scobie, Posted 06 October 2010 See more by this blogger
Tempers flared today when Temirbaera and her older people's group met with the village council to ask for fuel - heating their houses is a big worry as they face a Kyrgyz winter. "We have to use dung for... Keep reading
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"It is necessary to empower older people so they can help themselves"
By Dina Muhataeva, Posted 24 September 2010 See more by this blogger
I have been a leader of the Older Person's Group of Jany-Pahta village of Sokuluk rayon of Chui province since 2008. I am also the leader of a self-help group "Yrys" (which means "Prosperity" in Kyrgyz). Based on my... Keep reading
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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
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Extreme winter, extreme poverty in Kyrgyzstan
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 10 November 2009 See more by this blogger
With increased numbers of natural disasters happening, such as the current drought in East Africa and the recent succession of typhoons and earthquakes in South East Asia, it is easy to overlook the gradual but devastating effects of climate... Keep reading
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