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World Diabetes Day 2011: Raising awareness in Kyrgyzstan

By Aisuluu Kamchybekova, Posted 14 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Despite the cold and cloudy weather, 200 people gathered in front of the State Historical Museum in Bishkek as part of the "Let's take control of diabetes" campaign on 14 November 2011. In Kyrgyzstan, 32,000 people are registered as... Keep reading
Age Demands Action in Nepal: Singing for change

By John McGeachy, Posted 03 November 2011 See more by this blogger

Whether it's Age Demands Action posters in public buses in Serbia or human chains formed by older people in Bangladesh, ADA campaigners have always used a range of innovative methods to raise awareness of older people's issues. Alongside meetings... Keep reading
Five years of Age Demands Action in Kyrgyzstan

By Aisuluu Kamchybekova, Posted 01 November 2011 See more by this blogger

On 12 October this year older people in Kyrgyzstan celebrated the UN International Day of Older Persons for the fifth time! They met key government representatives at a national conference in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. Speaking passionately about their... Keep reading
7 billion people: What happens when billions of babies grow up?

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 31 October 2011 See more by this blogger

As the world population reaches seven billion today, we must remember that this is not just about a world belonging to younger generations. The world does not solely belong to the young. As more of us live longer, this... 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