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A day in the life of HelpAge in Gaza
By Margaret Chilcott, Posted 19 October 2009 See more by this blogger
HelpAge's Emergencies Programmes Coordinator, Margaret Chilcott, reports from Gaza, where she's scoping out areas for potential HelpAge projects: Today I had an interesting trip to the furthermost fishing village in Rafah, abutting the Egyptian border. The locals call it... Keep reading
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Indonesia: The relief effort continues
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 13 October 2009 See more by this blogger
HelpAge's rapid assessment report from Indonesia reveals the true gravity of the situation and the devastation caused by the earthquake which hit West Sumatra on 30 September. The shocking statistics are contained in the latest provincial report from 8... Keep reading
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Vietnam: staff donate their wages to flood victims
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 13 October 2009 See more by this blogger
In a time of hardship throughout South East Asia, HelpAge's partner, the Vietnamese Women's Union (VWU) have shown their incredible solidarity to all those affected by the devastating floods in Vietnam. The VWU staff, who total 28,000 across the... Keep reading
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Typhoon Ketsana devastates older people's lives in Vietnam
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 06 October 2009 See more by this blogger
At least 164 people have been killed and 15 left missing since typhoon Ketsana lashed central Vietnam last Tuesday. The typhoon has caused more than US$600 million in damage and has affected more than three million people. A large... Keep reading
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Goddy Paul in Manila
By Godfred Paul, Posted 05 October 2009 See more by this blogger
This morning was the first time in so many days that it did not rain. There was a mild shower early in the morning where I was staying, but that was quickly replaced by some sunlight unsuccessfully trying to... Keep reading
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