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“Koze Granmoun, Pawòl Timoun”: A voice for older Haitians

By Claudel Victor, Posted 06 August 2010 See more by this blogger

On Sunday 25 July, HelpAge International Haiti launched the radio show "Koze Granmoun, Paw l Timoun" (or "Older people's chatter, children's discussions"), on Radio Soleil (105.7 FM). Through the show, we want the general public and humanitarian organisations to... Keep reading
Bob Butler: A champion and pioneer of older people’s rights

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 28 July 2010 See more by this blogger

Alex Kalache, HelpAge ambassador, remembers his friend, mentor and ally, Bob Butler (pictured). Bob championed older people's rights, coined the term ‘ageism' and worked tirelessly to change negative stereotypes of ageing until just three days before his death on... Keep reading
Vienna AIDS Conference: Creating a grassroots network of caregivers

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 27 July 2010 See more by this blogger

Rachel Albone, HelpAge's HIV and AIDS Policy Adviser spent last week at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna. Here are some of her highlights: Sunday morning: We started with the World Health Organisation (WHO) consultation on Global AIDS... Keep reading
Haiti: Six months on, life in the camps

By Bertin Meance, Posted 12 July 2010 See more by this blogger

Six months on from the devastating earthquake, life for older people in Haiti's temporary camps is still tough. HelpAge International in Haiti has been speaking to groups of older people in camps located in Carrefour, Cite Soleil, Delmas, and... Keep reading
Haiti: At the Asile Communale

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 28 June 2010 See more by this blogger

Today we've been to the Asile Communale, the municipal nursing home that hit the international headlines shortly after the earthquake. One week after the earthquake, no food, water or medical assistance had reached the home and many of the... Keep reading