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More than wishing: Why I’m advocating for older people's rights
By Michelle Seitzer, Posted 16 November 2012 See more by this blogger
There are many things I wish for in the world: I wish I could help every older person in need in the world. I wish everyone would see the needs of older people in their world - near and... Keep reading
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Meeting the campaigners who make Age Demands Action
By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 14 November 2012 See more by this blogger
For a Campaigns Coordinator, it is a dream come true to meet the faces behind our Age Demands Action campaign. In October, I travelled to Nairobi in Kenya to meet our activists who, for the past two years, have... Keep reading (2 Comments)
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National Conference on Old Age takes place in Mozambique
By Álvaro Zimba, Posted 12 November 2012 See more by this blogger
Events specifically dedicated to older people's issues are rare in Mozambique but for some years now, the Government has, in partnership with civil society the Forum of Older People Associations (FTI) has held the National Conference on Old Age... Keep reading
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Age Demands Action and free medical cards in Sudan
By Shakir Yahia, Posted 06 November 2012 See more by this blogger
On 18 October, we celebrated the UN International Day of Older Persons and Age Demands Action in Khartoum, Sudan. The celebration was organised in the social and cultural centre for older people in Omdurman. With us were senior officials... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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Let's discuss a future for all ages
By Anders Hylander, Posted 29 October 2012 See more by this blogger
For over a year, the HelpAge global network has been engaged in the process to establish a new development framework to follow on from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): The post-2015 process. With our most recent discussion paper, "Building... Keep reading
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