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Age Demands Action in Africa

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 05 September 2010 See more by this blogger

From Sierra Leone, to Ghana, to Tanzania, campaigners have shown their support for Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by joining together and raising their index fingers at 1pm on 1 October - but they didn't... Keep reading
Older people in Central Asia and Eastern Europe push for change

By Aisuluu Kamchybekova, Posted 03 September 2010 See more by this blogger

The fantastic campaigning efforts of older people across Eastern Europe and Central Asia has led to real change over the past two years! Older people take action Hundreds of older people have joined forces each year on 1 October... Keep reading
“Older men and women are not the priority. They cry in silence and their tears are not heard.”

By Asma Akbar, Posted 31 August 2010 See more by this blogger

One month after the flooding in Pakistan began, HelpAge International's Pakistan Programme Manager Asma Akbar sends her latest update: "People are starting to migrate and go back to their homes now. They are trying to go back as they... Keep reading
Why, at 62, I am still in humanitarian aid work

By Margaret Chilcott, Posted 19 August 2010 See more by this blogger

Margaret Chilcott (pictured right), 62, is an Emergency Programme Coordinator for HelpAge International: "Why, at 62, am I still in humanitarian aid work? I guess the simple answer is that I can. "I am still active, can keep up... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Giving a voice to the voiceless in Haiti

By Claudel Victor, Posted 16 August 2010 See more by this blogger

When HelpAge proposed the idea of a radio programme for older people to Father Jean (pictured), he jumped at the idea. It was obvious from the start that Radio Soleil and HelpAge had the same aim: giving a voice... Keep reading