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Age Demands Action is the voice of older people all over the world

By Generosa Macaiba, Posted 15 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Generosa Macaiba is an Age Demands Action activist who works for the Coalition of Services of the Elderly in the Philippines. Here, she talks about the success of the campaign to date and their plans for the future: "COSE... Keep reading
ADA activities are a powerful reminder that we are still waiting for change

By Eduardo Klien, Posted 08 September 2010 See more by this blogger

We frequently debate within our Network how to influence government policies on ageing. We usually agree that we all require strategic patience, we used the persistence of the spider weaving its spider web. But we also need, from time... Keep reading
Welcome to our new website!

By Caroline Dobbing, Posted 08 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Welcome to our new website! We are thrilled to be launching a brand new www.helpage.org. We hope the clear, clean design appeals to you, that it’s easy for you to find what you’re looking for, and that you are... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Activists across South Asia stand up for older people's rights

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 05 September 2010 See more by this blogger

Over the past two years, older people across South Asia have joined together around 1 October to demand an end to age discrimination. In 2008 in India, an amazing 850 older people boarded an officially named "HelpAge Special" train... Keep reading
Older people in Central Asia and Eastern Europe push for change

By Aisuluu Kamchybekova, Posted 03 September 2010 See more by this blogger

The fantastic campaigning efforts of older people across Eastern Europe and Central Asia has led to real change over the past two years! Older people take action Hundreds of older people have joined forces each year on 1 October... Keep reading