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The rhythm and soul of ADA 2011

By John McGeachy, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger

“In all my life, this has been the first time I have met the authorities in my country.” R merjuste Fremont, 109, Haiti. As the only globally coordinated movement led by older people that enables their voices to be... Keep reading
Pensions for the poorest: Actions speak louder than words

By Salvacion Basiano, Posted 30 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Older people in the Philippines are now pushing to shape the country’s welfare programme for the poorest older people. We have spent so much time, including being interviewed on prime time TV, getting a bill passed to provide a... Keep reading
International Day for Disaster Reduction: Children and young people as partners for DRR (with a little help from older people!)

By Godfred Paul, Posted 13 October 2011 See more by this blogger

This International Day of Disaster Reduction, I was thinking about the theme of children and young people being partners in disaster risk reduction and how it applies to my own experience working in emergencies with HelpAge. Ketsana, known in... 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)
What have you learnt from an older person?

By Jo Malone, Posted 11 October 2011 See more by this blogger

Well, to begin with, it appears we should be calling them "elders". One gentleman in the 3pm GMT video conference between India, the UAE and Mexico was quick to point this out. "Call us elders. I'm 72 but I... Keep reading