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East Africa crisis: “Who will believe them?

By Andrew Collodel, Posted 26 July 2011 See more by this blogger

Jonathan Clayton, The Times Africa correspondent, criticised aid agencies for overstating the effects of the east Africa crisis when he wrote: "This month we have been told that East Africa, including Kenya and Uganda, where virtually anything grows and... Keep reading (3 Comments)
World Health Day: Older people need access to healthcare

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 07 April 2011 See more by this blogger

In expanding our work on health, we aim to significantly improve the number of older people receiving good quality health and care services. Rapid global ageing, the increase of non-communicable diseases (strokes, diabetes, cancer, dementia, etc...) in the developing... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Holocaust Memorial Day: Older people's stories of past were inspiration to fight today's oppression

By Caroline Graham, Posted 27 January 2011 See more by this blogger

This evening, I have just returned from an excellent and moving film screening in London for Holocaust Memorial Day. The day is marked on January 27, the day that the Nazis’ most notorious and deadly concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau in... Keep reading (2 Comments)
Older people remain invisible in the response to HIV and AIDS

By Rachel Albone, Posted 24 November 2010 See more by this blogger

On 23 November, UNAIDS launched its latest Global Report on the AIDS Epidemic. Its findings were based on reports submitted by member states to the UN earlier this year. The report has many positive messages: Since 1999, the number... Keep reading
Age Demands Action - only 1 week to go!

By Jennifer Williams, Posted 23 September 2010 See more by this blogger

50 countries. All joining together to stand up for older people's rights. It's amazing, and here at HelpAge International, we are incredibly excited about the events about to unfold across the globe in Age Demands Action on 1 October... Keep reading