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Haiti: Older people stuggling in the earthquake aftermath
By Bertin Meance, Posted 30 March 2010 See more by this blogger
Although Les Cayes was not directly affected by the earthquake, the older people living there are feeling its consequences. I met with around 30 older people in La Savanne, one of Les Cayes' poorest neighbourhoods. Most of the older... Keep reading
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Older Haitians keep the faith
By Bertin Meance, Posted 25 March 2010 See more by this blogger
For older people in Petit-Goave food and shelter are of much help, but some needs go beyond the tangible. Older women gather on Friday at the ruins of what used to be the Catholic Church of Petit-Goave. They were... Keep reading
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Rush University staff work with HelpAge in Haiti
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 23 March 2010 See more by this blogger
Since the Haiti earthquake over two months ago, ensuring older people, like Idalliese (right), get food, shelter, medical care and maintain their dignity has been a huge challenge. Luckily though, we have great people working with us. For the... Keep reading
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Haiti: The resilience of age
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 18 February 2010 See more by this blogger
As HelpAge's Haiti Communications Coordinator, I'm sharing one of my first experiences of the situation older people are facing here. I visited the Asile St. Jean de Dieu, a nursing home in Petit Goave where HelpAge is assisting older... Keep reading
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HelpAge's distribution in Haiti is going strong
By Bertin Meance, Posted 12 February 2010 See more by this blogger
Latest on HelpAge's relief effort out in Haiti - 10 February HelpAge distributed food and basic essential items. It is the first open-air distribution made exclusively for older people. The distribution was planned with IPESI (Institute of Promotion of... Keep reading
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