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Pakistan floods: Older people need to be included in emergency response

By Asma Akbar, Posted 26 September 2011 See more by this blogger

The most recents monsoon rains in Pakistan have affected at least 5.4 million people and displaced 1.8 million people in Sindh province. Older people left behind Efforts are currently underway to provide support and relief to those affected. Through... Keep reading
Fighting for rights and bringing generations together in Gaza

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 31 August 2011 See more by this blogger

To many people, the Middle East is fascinating and terrifying in equal measures. The issues surrounding the region are so complex and controversial; you tend to forget it is a real place, full of real people struggling to go... Keep reading
Kyrgyzstan: Marking World Humanitarian Day in photos

By Nodira Kholmatova, Posted 26 August 2011 See more by this blogger

To celebrate World Humanitarian Day last week, the Crisis Communications Group opened a photo exhibition in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. World Humanitarian Day is an oppotunity for humanitarian aid workers to renew their commitment to helping vulnerable and marginalised... Keep reading
World Humanitarian Day: The uncelebrated humanitarians

By Andrew Collodel, Posted 18 August 2011 See more by this blogger

As societies change and the complexity of our world increases, more pressure and strain is put on traditional family structures. However, as these structures crumble, one thing that has not changed is the unbreakable bond between child and grandparent.... Keep reading (1 Comment)
East Africa crisis: Living on the edge

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 17 August 2011 See more by this blogger

I have just got back from Ethiopia, a country close to me, having worked there in my formative years for Save the Children. I travelled there with Tom Wright, CEO of our sister organisation, Age UK. On our short... Keep reading