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The relief effort in the Philippines is still going strong
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 22 October 2009 See more by this blogger
Since typhoon Ketsana struck the Philippines on 26 September, our partner in Manila, the Coalition of Services of the Elderly (COSE) has worked tirelessly to provide relief for the older people affected. They have done an incredible job, having... Keep reading
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Part 2: A day in the life of HelpAge in Gaza
By Margaret Chilcott, Posted 20 October 2009 See more by this blogger
HelpAge's Emergencies Programmes Coordinator, Margaret Chilcott, has reported from Gaza with episodes from her day to day life and work: We took off for the field, to an area where we have 20 young men and women assessing the... Keep reading
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A day in the life of HelpAge in Gaza
By Margaret Chilcott, Posted 19 October 2009 See more by this blogger
HelpAge's Emergencies Programmes Coordinator, Margaret Chilcott, reports from Gaza, where she's scoping out areas for potential HelpAge projects: Today I had an interesting trip to the furthermost fishing village in Rafah, abutting the Egyptian border. The locals call it... Keep reading
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Indonesia: The relief effort continues
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 13 October 2009 See more by this blogger
HelpAge's rapid assessment report from Indonesia reveals the true gravity of the situation and the devastation caused by the earthquake which hit West Sumatra on 30 September. The shocking statistics are contained in the latest provincial report from 8... Keep reading
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Vietnam: staff donate their wages to flood victims
By Sarah Marzouk, Posted 13 October 2009 See more by this blogger
In a time of hardship throughout South East Asia, HelpAge's partner, the Vietnamese Women's Union (VWU) have shown their incredible solidarity to all those affected by the devastating floods in Vietnam. The VWU staff, who total 28,000 across the... Keep reading
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