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Blog Action Day 2010: Stagnant water but active minds

By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 14 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Over 29 million readers and 3,000 blogs in 129 countries are all talking about one issue today: Water. For this year's Blog Action Day, the question is clear: Why do almost a billion people have no access to clean,... Keep reading
Haiti dance icon Viviane Gauthier, 92, steps out for Age Demands Action!

By Claudel Victor, Posted 04 October 2010 See more by this blogger

We wanted to share with you this wonderful picture of Haitian choreographer and dance teacher, Viviane Gauthier that was taken on Friday. The elegant 92-year-old icon took part in our Age Demands Action activities by leading the way in... Keep reading
Happy International Day of Older Persons!

By Caroline Graham, Posted 01 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Older people, HelpAge International staff and supporters from around the world have been busy taking part in our annual Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign today, where older people march and lobby politicans to demand they are not excluded from... Keep reading
Older people in nine countries across Latin America take action!

By Maria Isabel Rivera, Posted 01 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Across Latin America today, activists and organisations in nine countries are participating in different activities to promote and influence local and national public policies for older people. They are calling for the recognition of their rights this 1 October,... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Older people around the world join forces in Age Demands Action today!

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 01 October 2010 See more by this blogger

Age Demands Action campaign in 50 countries today! It's finally here- the day we have all been waiting for! It's the UN International Day of Older Persons and the day of our international campaign, Age Demands Action! Older people... Keep reading