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World Humanitarian Day 2012 and older people: Helping them help each other

By Marcus Skinner, Posted 16 August 2012 See more by this blogger

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated internationally on 19 August to raise awareness of humanitarian work and the people who risk their lives to provide aid to people in need. This year's campaign is about inspiring the spirit of... Keep reading
The impact of displacement on older people

By Jo Wells, Posted 27 June 2012 See more by this blogger

Across the globe today, the displacement of families and communities as a result of conflict, human rights abuses and natural disasters, is a major cause of suffering, poverty and loss of life. Displacement, particularly over the long term, is... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Supporting multigenerational households affected by migration in Kyrgyzstan

By Begaim Eralieva, Posted 04 May 2012 See more by this blogger

Much of HelpAge's work in Kyrgyzstan to support older people and their families is focused on the issue of migration. A big part of Kyrgyzstan's "middle generation" has migrated to other countries in the region, such as Russia, looking... Keep reading
Reality bites: Obstacles for older Palestinians in need of healthcare

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 23 February 2012 See more by this blogger

Ensuring older people enjoy their right to appropriate and accessible healthcare is a fundamental part of our work. The idea can be summarised quite simply in a sentence, but the reality of achieving this is far more complex. This... Keep reading
COP17 in Durban: Older people and climate change

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 07 December 2011 See more by this blogger

A future commitment to slash greenhouse gas emissions is "the defining issue" of COP17. So said Christiana Figueres, the UN's lead climate official, in front of delegates from over 190 countries who have gathered for the conference in South... Keep reading