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Serbia: One year on from new social protection law

By Natasa Todorovic, Posted 20 August 2013 See more by this blogger

For ten years, the Serbian Red Cross and HumanaS network have lobbied for a better quality of living for older people in Serbia. We have lobbied for many changes in legislation, such as the introduction of social pensions for... Keep reading
Photo competition: India's working older people

By Penny Vera-Sanso, Posted 10 July 2013 See more by this blogger

A national photo competition on the "Working Elderly" in India, which reveals the widespread and diverse nature of older people's work has had over 900 pictures uploaded and over 9,000 votes in just a week. It was inspired by... Keep reading
IAGG conference: Adding life to years through good health

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 01 July 2013 See more by this blogger

I have just returned from the 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Seoul, Korea. Of the many inspiring speeches and presentations from renowned academics, researchers and experts on ageing delivered at the IAGG, I would like... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Kyrgyzstan: Building advocacy strategies...and team spirit!

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 14 June 2013 See more by this blogger

In Central Asia, a place not known by many, a fantastic meeting was organised by HelpAge International. This was the first time HelpAge had hosted a meeting with its network partners and offices that work in Eastern Europe and... Keep reading
Ageing and healthy environments

By Nesta Hatendi, Posted 30 May 2013 See more by this blogger

Earlier this week, I attended the "Ageing and Healthy Environments" International Federation on Ageing (IFA) workshop in Cameroon. The event focused on health and wellbeing into old age, elder abuse and age-friendly environments. The two day workshop had wide... Keep reading (1 Comment)