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East Africa crisis: Six months on
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 25 January 2012 See more by this blogger
In July and September 2011, I took part in documenting the impact of the drought in the Horn of Africa in Ethiopia and Kenya. It was an eye-opening experience, seeing how climatic conditions, coupled with poor planning by governments... Keep reading
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How can Europe lead the way?
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 28 November 2011 See more by this blogger
Over the last two years, citizens across Europe have been exchanging messages with older people in developing countries, making their voices heard and showing solidarity through our "Europe Lead the Way" campaign. The campaign is gaining momentum in Europe.... Keep reading
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World AIDS Day: The HIV epidemic is ageing and we must all respond
By Rachel Albone, Posted 25 November 2011 See more by this blogger
Thursday 1 December is World AIDS Day and this year the HIV community has much to celebrate. We have seen declines in new infections; new and ambitious commitments and targets for the HIV response set by world leaders at... Keep reading
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East Africa crisis: An encouraging oasis of green amid dry, dry land
By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 17 November 2011 See more by this blogger
As I flew into the vast and expansive Mandera, I felt a world away from Nairobi from where I had departed - a city full of cars and high rise buildings. My arrival coincided with a brief rain shower... Keep reading
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Learning about social transfers in East Asia
By Camilla Williamson, Posted 10 November 2011 See more by this blogger
I am currently completing a three month secondment from Age UK to HelpAge International's East Asia Pacific Regional Development Centre in Chiang Mai, and have been very lucky to have had my time here coincide with their annual Social... Keep reading
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