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The rhythm and soul of ADA 2011

By John McGeachy, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger

“In all my life, this has been the first time I have met the authorities in my country.” R merjuste Fremont, 109, Haiti. As the only globally coordinated movement led by older people that enables their voices to be... Keep reading
The Great Ethiopian Run

By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Since the year 2000, November has become a special month for Ethiopians around the world. Why? Because of the Great Ethiopian Run. This yearly race brings together thousands of people from Ethiopia and abroad for the same purpose: running... Keep reading
World AIDS Day: The HIV epidemic is ageing and we must all respond

By Rachel Albone, Posted 25 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Thursday 1 December is World AIDS Day and this year the HIV community has much to celebrate. We have seen declines in new infections; new and ambitious commitments and targets for the HIV response set by world leaders at... Keep reading
East Africa crisis: An encouraging oasis of green amid dry, dry land

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 17 November 2011 See more by this blogger

As I flew into the vast and expansive Mandera, I felt a world away from Nairobi from where I had departed - a city full of cars and high rise buildings. My arrival coincided with a brief rain shower... Keep reading
Somalis in Kenya have little to eat but plenty of warmth, kindness and trust

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 21 October 2011 See more by this blogger

We met Abdiya Mohammoud Osman, 74, at the designated shop where she was redeeming the Ksh 2000 (US $20) voucher she received as part of the support we are offering to 450 older people affected by the recent horn... Keep reading