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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)
European Commission launches its proposals for the post-2015 framework

By Ellen Graham, Posted 01 March 2013 See more by this blogger

This week in a cold grey Brussels, the European Commission (EC) launched its long-awaited communication on the post-2015 framework. This communication will help frame the European Union (EU) debate on this process in coming months and will contribute to... Keep reading
Working for a better life

By Miranda Simpson, Posted 20 February 2013 See more by this blogger

Already a few months into my 12 month assignment with HelpAge International and my first opportunity to reflect was on the bus winding through the mountains west of Chiang Mai. My destination was the agricultural district of Samoeng. Here,... Keep reading
Ageing, discrimination and inequalities in the post-2015 agenda

By Portia Reyes, Posted 18 February 2013 See more by this blogger

Placing equality at the heart of the post-2015 development agenda is in focus this week as experts, civil society organisations, UN leaders, and Member States meet for the consultation on addressing inequalities in Copenhagen on 18-19 February. Discussions will... Keep reading
Providing secure shelter for older people in Sudan

By Rehanna Zawar, Posted 16 February 2013 See more by this blogger

HelpAge International in Sudan is providing safety and security to older people with a new, more sustainable and permanent shelters. To ensure older people are protected from rain, fire and the cold, we have constructed 42 "soil stabilise block"... Keep reading