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Stop elder abuse, protect older people's rights

By Barbara Dockalova, Posted 12 June 2012 See more by this blogger

To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, older people in 18 countries will campaign against elder abuse and demand protection of their rights. This campaign, Age Demands Action for Rights, has gained support very quickly, with... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Tackling HIV and AIDS in Africa: A lasting impact

By Rachel Albone, Posted 14 March 2012 See more by this blogger

At the beginning of March, the HelpAge HIV team spent a week in Uganda with our partners. The aim was to plan the fifth and final year of our Africa programme funded by the UK Big Lottery Fund to... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Justice for Mama Diliu on International Women’s Day

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 05 March 2012 See more by this blogger

Today is my 55th day in Tanzania. I moved to Dar es Salaam from Kenya, where I worked with the HelpAge Africa Regional office for over a decade. I have received a warm welcome from all corners. Smiling faces... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Climbing Kilimanjaro for older people in Ethiopia

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 10 February 2012 See more by this blogger

I did it!! Thanks to those who have already donated so much and please keep on giving for older people in Ethiopia! It was an amazing experience. The first six days were incredibly beautiful, with changing landscapes and vegitation.... Keep reading (4 Comments)
HelpAge Affiliates in Tanzania awarded

By Anders Hylander, Posted 14 December 2011 See more by this blogger

"This is a big success for all of us: SAWAKA, HelpAge International and all other organisations working with and for older people. We are happy other people have acknowledged that.'' Livingstone Byekwaso, Programme Coordinator, Saidia Wazee Karagwe (SAWAKA). Two... Keep reading (2 Comments)