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Philippines: Rally for people hit by Typhoon Bopha

By Fransis Kupang, Posted 18 January 2013 See more by this blogger

Last Saturday, around 500 older people from Metro Manila and of various faiths came together to offer spiritual support to those affected by the recent disasters in Mindanao, south Philippines. The rally also included young people and took place... Keep reading
Haiti: Older people now have a voice, but there's still a long way to go

By Bertin Meance, Posted 07 January 2013 See more by this blogger

2012 was another challenging year for Haiti. The country never fully recovers from an emergency before another one strikes. More than 400,000 people are still living in temporary camps three years after the January 2010 earthquake and thousands more... Keep reading
Home sweet home? Maybe not...

By Luciana Caffarelli, Posted 30 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Do you remember the last time you went camping? You probably recall these typical scenarios: Rain, wearing lots of layers because of the cold, being soaked because your waterproof jacket is letting the rain in, feeling the stones and... Keep reading (1 Comment)
DRC crisis: Older people and a lifetime of conflict

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 27 November 2012 See more by this blogger

In August, I visited the HelpAge office in Goma, DRC. What struck me immediately was the tight security around the town. I realised that people there live with extreme caution. During my visit, I went to Mugunga refugee camp.... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Gaza conflict and the impact on older people's health

By Ibrahim Shaath, Posted 22 November 2012 See more by this blogger

The situation in Gaza has been unimaginable. We have been living under fire, not being able to sleep, leave our homes or even go to the shops. Every minute you would expect an air rocket or a bomb and... Keep reading