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East Africa drought: Older people in Dadaab refugee camp are the untold story

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 08 July 2011 See more by this blogger

Omer is 67 and used to own businesses in Harar, Ethiopia before he came to Hagadera camp in 2006. He now lives here in a makeshift shelter made of shrubs and sticks with a plastic sheet roof. He is... Keep reading
Older Cambodians use ADA as a powerful advocacy platform

By Ven Sarith, Posted 30 June 2011 See more by this blogger

Hello! I am Ven Sarith, Project Manager at HelpAge International’s Cambodia office. I am happy to have the chance to share Cambodia’s experiences of the Age Demands Action (ADA) campaign. HelpAge International in Cambodia implements practical programmes through a... Keep reading
International Widows' Day: Triple vulnerability?

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 23 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 June 2011 as the first ever International Widows' Day. "Another International Day" we may sigh. At this stage every day in the year must be at least an international day for... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Changing attitudes to stop witchcraft accusations

By Juliana Bernard, Posted 14 June 2011 See more by this blogger

I was at a meeting recently with one of our partners TAWLAE (Tanzania Women Leaders in Agriculture & Environment) talking to older people about the successes of our projects which address violence against older women and attacks on older... Keep reading (5 Comments)
Comdemning the killing of older people on witchcraft accusations

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 09 June 2011 See more by this blogger

In the lead up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day next week, we are speaking out and condemning in the strongest terms possible the accusations and killings of older men and women based on allegations of witchcraft. Accusations target... Keep reading (1 Comment)