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Five years of Age Demands Action in Kyrgyzstan

By Aisuluu Kamchybekova, Posted 01 November 2011 See more by this blogger

On 12 October this year older people in Kyrgyzstan celebrated the UN International Day of Older Persons for the fifth time! They met key government representatives at a national conference in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. Speaking passionately about their... Keep reading
7 billion people: What happens when billions of babies grow up?

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 31 October 2011 See more by this blogger

As the world population reaches seven billion today, we must remember that this is not just about a world belonging to younger generations. The world does not solely belong to the young. As more of us live longer, this... Keep reading
The G20 is a chance to show social pensions are an economic, not aid, solution for an unstable world

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 27 October 2011 See more by this blogger

At next month's G20 meeting in Cannes, world leaders will have no choice but to address European economic woes. However, I fear that after the welcome inclusion of development on the summit's agenda, they are at risk of not... Keep reading
Bridging the gap between generations

By Sawang Kaewkantha, Posted 26 October 2011 See more by this blogger

We talked to Sawang about his part in our joint project with the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, Face to Faith, where via live web chat, he spoke to students across the globe about issues that affect older people, their... Keep reading
Photo exhibition in Colombia celebrates older people

By Angela Sanabria, Posted 25 October 2011 See more by this blogger

With an opening ceremony HelpAge Colombia launched the photo exhibition "Ageing of the Montes de Maria" at the Museum Jorge Eliecer Gaitan, one of the most visited in Bogot city. The exhibition shows the rural northern region of Montes... Keep reading