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Enough food for everyone... IF we all act now

By Jude Escribano, Posted 23 January 2013 See more by this blogger

Today, hunger is the world's most shocking problem and toughest challenge. One in eight people on this planet are living with the pain of hunger. And yet, our planet provides enough food for everyone. It's unfair, it's unjust and... Keep reading
Africa is ageing, but how prepared is the continent?

By Isabella Aboderin, Posted 21 January 2013 See more by this blogger

There is growing recognition of the extent and impact of increasing longevity. By 2030, there will be more people globally aged older than 60 than children under 10, and 73% of older people will live in developing countries. Africa... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Linking older people in the UK and Ethiopia

By Denebo Dekeba, Posted 05 December 2012 See more by this blogger

At the end of October, I was busy in my office in Addis Ababa finalising my preparations for a one-week visit to older people's institutions on the other side of the world. The visit was organised by Alan Burnett... Keep reading (1 Comment)
The endurance of Ethiopian older people

By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 04 December 2012 See more by this blogger

On Sunday 25 November 2012, the Great Ethiopian Run was held in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. This 10 km fundraising race, themed "Running for a Child", brings together thousands of people from all over the world every year.... Keep reading
World AIDS Day 2012: Getting to zero – not without older people

By Rachel Albone, Posted 29 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Saturday 1 December is World AIDS Day, a day to raise awareness, celebrate the success of responding to HIV and remember those who have died as a result of AIDS. The theme this year is "Getting to Zero", in... Keep reading (3 Comments)