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DRC crisis: Older people and a lifetime of conflict
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 27 November 2012 See more by this blogger
In August, I visited the HelpAge office in Goma, DRC. What struck me immediately was the tight security around the town. I realised that people there live with extreme caution. During my visit, I went to Mugunga refugee camp.... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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