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Riding the ageing wave
By Miranda Simpson, Posted 11 July 2013 See more by this blogger
I feel like I am riding the crest of a global wave. The year I turn 60 is the same year Earth is predicted to hold more people over 60 than children under 14. I know I won't be... Keep reading
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"New House for New Life" - a video from Thailand
By Jeremy Gould, Posted 02 July 2013 See more by this blogger
In 2011, monsoon rains caused the worst floods in Thailand for half a century. Watch this 4-minute video to find out how Prudential volunteers from across Asia have worked with HelpAge Affiliate FOPDEV to rebuild communities and support older... Keep reading
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Strengthening the network in the heart of rapid ageing
By Anders Hylander, Posted 15 March 2013 See more by this blogger
Last week HelpAge network members from Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Korea met in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The purpose of the meeting was to start an exciting, new EU-funded project focused on strengthening the network on... Keep reading
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Working for a better life
By Miranda Simpson, Posted 20 February 2013 See more by this blogger
Already a few months into my 12 month assignment with HelpAge International and my first opportunity to reflect was on the bus winding through the mountains west of Chiang Mai. My destination was the agricultural district of Samoeng. Here,... Keep reading
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Philippines: Rally for people hit by Typhoon Bopha
By Fransis Kupang, Posted 18 January 2013 See more by this blogger
Last Saturday, around 500 older people from Metro Manila and of various faiths came together to offer spiritual support to those affected by the recent disasters in Mindanao, south Philippines. The rally also included young people and took place... Keep reading
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