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Returning hope to communities affected by conflict in Colombia
By Fiona Clark, Posted 01 December 2011 See more by this blogger
"We thank god we are alive. The illegal armed group came one afternoon and rounded us all up in the main square of the village. I thought: ‘this is it. This is the end'. It is a miracle they... Keep reading
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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
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The Great Ethiopian Run
By Erna Mentesnot Hintz, Posted 29 November 2011 See more by this blogger
Since the year 2000, November has become a special month for Ethiopians around the world. Why? Because of the Great Ethiopian Run. This yearly race brings together thousands of people from Ethiopia and abroad for the same purpose: running... Keep reading
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Solidarity across borders: The view from Slovenia
By Jasna Toplak, Posted 18 November 2011 See more by this blogger
I first became aware of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign in 2010 when I got in touch with Slovenska Filanthropija (Slovene Philanthropy), the organisation that coordinates the campaign in Slovenia. I will quote a saying I recently came... Keep reading
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Action on ageing needed to tackle neglect
By Ina Voelcker, Posted 16 November 2011 See more by this blogger
In the last weeks, I've received great insight into older people's knowledge of policies and legislation, having spoken to them about their views of how much governments have done to ensure that the Madrid Plan is implemented. As we... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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