Welcome to HelpAge Blogs

Search results

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
How can Europe lead the way?

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 28 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Over the last two years, citizens across Europe have been exchanging messages with older people in developing countries, making their voices heard and showing solidarity through our "Europe Lead the Way" campaign. The campaign is gaining momentum in Europe.... Keep reading
Life expectancy: Myth and reality

By Mark Gorman, Posted 21 November 2011 See more by this blogger

How often have you heard that ageing isn't a problem in the developing world because "life expectancy is below 50"? This arises from a basic misunderstanding of the meaning of "life expectancy", a misunderstanding which can be responsible for... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Solidarity across borders: The view from Slovenia

By Jasna Toplak, Posted 18 November 2011 See more by this blogger

I first became aware of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign in 2010 when I got in touch with Slovenska Filanthropija (Slovene Philanthropy), the organisation that coordinates the campaign in Slovenia. I will quote a saying I recently came... Keep reading
Action on ageing needed to tackle neglect

By Ina Voelcker, Posted 16 November 2011 See more by this blogger

In the last weeks, I've received great insight into older people's knowledge of policies and legislation, having spoken to them about their views of how much governments have done to ensure that the Madrid Plan is implemented. As we... Keep reading (2 Comments)