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Somalis in Kenya have little to eat but plenty of warmth, kindness and trust

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 21 October 2011 See more by this blogger

We met Abdiya Mohammoud Osman, 74, at the designated shop where she was redeeming the Ksh 2000 (US $20) voucher she received as part of the support we are offering to 450 older people affected by the recent horn... Keep reading
Age Demands Action campaign photoblog: Pictures from around the world

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 12 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Welcome to the Age Demands Action campaign photoblog People of all ages, from more than 50 countries, took part in our Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign this year, a global grassroots movement that aims to improve conditions for older... Keep reading (11 Comments)
Age Demands Action in Africa: Older people are the heart of the campaign

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 30 September 2011 See more by this blogger

This is a campaign that no one should miss! Over the past 6 months, I have been helping our affiliates and partners in Africa to deliver a massive and impactful 2011 Age Demands Action campaign. Although the highlight of... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Kenya: Older people marching for their rights!

By Agnes Pondo Nyambare, Posted 28 September 2011 See more by this blogger

In Kenya, the voices of older people will be heard on Wednesday 28 September 2011 in preparation for 1 October, the UN International Day of Older Persons. A procession of over 300 older people, representing the 1.8 million older... Keep reading
East Africa crisis: Living on the edge

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 17 August 2011 See more by this blogger

I have just got back from Ethiopia, a country close to me, having worked there in my formative years for Save the Children. I travelled there with Tom Wright, CEO of our sister organisation, Age UK. On our short... Keep reading