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Syrian refugees in Jordan struggle to survive current crisis
By Pascale Fritsch, Posted 05 March 2013 See more by this blogger
In my role as HelpAge's Emergencies Health and Nutrition Advisor, I recently travelled to Jordan. My aim was to collect information on the humanitarian situation and response to the Syrian refugee crisis by meeting relevant stakeholders including UN agencies... Keep reading (3 Comments)
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New farming techniques to get older people back on their feet
By Shakir Yahia, Posted 30 January 2013 See more by this blogger
During my visit to West Darfur state in late September last year, I attended a training session in agricultural skills, organised by HelpAge and for members of older people's committees and caregivers in the internally displaced people (IDPs) camps... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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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
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Philippines: Rally for people hit by Typhoon Bopha
By Fransis Kupang, Posted 18 January 2013 See more by this blogger
Last Saturday, around 500 older people from Metro Manila and of various faiths came together to offer spiritual support to those affected by the recent disasters in Mindanao, south Philippines. The rally also included young people and took place... Keep reading
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Health and malnutrition in Chad
By Pascale Fritsch, Posted 09 January 2013 See more by this blogger
The Haraze Albiar district is in the Western part of Chad, not far from the capital N'Djamena. It is a very rural area, with a lot of small villages scattered everywhere, sometimes with no proper road to access them,... Keep reading
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