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Shining a light on life in the camps
By Claudel Victor, Posted 07 September 2010 See more by this blogger
Life in the camps around Port-au-Prince is tough for those affected by the 12 January Haiti earthquake. No electricity, no light, nothing to do. Day after day the same routine. We will be doing as much as we can... Keep reading
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“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
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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)
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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
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HelpAge preparing relief packages for older people in Pakistan
By Asma Akbar, Posted 12 August 2010 See more by this blogger
Asma Akbar is HelpAge's Country Programme Manager for Pakistan. Since the floods, she has visited Nowshera District, one of the worst affected regions, to assess the needs of older people, like Nabi Bakash, 64, pictured here: "We've spoken to... Keep reading
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