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Somalis in Kenya have little to eat but plenty of warmth, kindness and trust

By Amleset Tewodros, Posted 21 October 2011 See more by this blogger

We met Abdiya Mohammoud Osman, 74, at the designated shop where she was redeeming the Ksh 2000 (US $20) voucher she received as part of the support we are offering to 450 older people affected by the recent horn... Keep reading
An opportunity to promote better health for older people

By Fiona Clark, Posted 21 October 2011 See more by this blogger

This week, the Brazilian government and the WHO opened the first World Conference on Social Determinants of Health in Rio de Janeiro. Over 50 ministers are attending as well as secretaries of health from all around the world and... Keep reading
World Food Day and Blog Action Day: Global food crisis and older people

By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 14 October 2011 See more by this blogger

16 October is both World Food Day and Blog Action Day. As a result, the theme for Blog Action is food, but more specifically, the focus of World Food Day is "Food prices - from crisis to stability". Our... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Conservative Party Conference: Putting older people in emergencies on the agenda

By Richard Blewitt, Posted 04 October 2011 See more by this blogger

I am blogging from Manchester, which this year is home to the Conservative Party Conference. This is the last stop for HelpAge International and Age UK's summer season of political conferences. Myself and Tom Wright, Group CEO of Age... Keep reading
Pakistan floods: International community must do more - and quickly

By Marcus Skinner, Posted 27 September 2011 See more by this blogger

The international community has not been quick to recognise and respond to the current emergency in Pakistan. A year on from 2010's devastating floods, heavy monsoon rains - with more rain in one month than the usual monsoon season... Keep reading