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Strengthening the network in the heart of rapid ageing
By Anders Hylander, Posted 15 March 2013 See more by this blogger
Last week HelpAge network members from Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Korea met in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The purpose of the meeting was to start an exciting, new EU-funded project focused on strengthening the network on... Keep reading
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New report reveals insight into the situation of older people in Myanmar
By Jessie George, Posted 12 March 2013 See more by this blogger
Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing East Asia. In Myanmar, currently about 9% of the population is aged above 60 and this is expected to rise rapidly. By 2050, it is estimated that older people will... Keep reading
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Sustainable community development in Myanmar
By Jessie George, Posted 03 January 2013 See more by this blogger
On the road to Mandalay, the HelpAge International Myanmar team and I recently took a detour to visit the older people's self-help group at Baw Gone village in Pyin Oo Lwin Township. Since moving to Myanmar in July 2012,... Keep reading
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UN International Day of Older Persons: Age Demands Action on 1 October
By Natasha Horsfield, Posted 14 August 2012 See more by this blogger
Plans for this year’s main Age Demands Action campaign are well under way, with 60 countries expected to take part and celebrate the UN International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, 2012. We have new partners taking part... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Rapid ageing in East Asia: Problems, solutions and getting care on the agenda
By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 11 May 2012 See more by this blogger
A large sign on way out of Yangon’s airport has lost its “l”. It now says “We come to Yangon”. Indeed we do. Over 150 people who work for or represent older people and their issues have come to... Keep reading
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