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Working for a better life

By Miranda Simpson, Posted 20 February 2013 See more by this blogger

Already a few months into my 12 month assignment with HelpAge International and my first opportunity to reflect was on the bus winding through the mountains west of Chiang Mai. My destination was the agricultural district of Samoeng. Here,... Keep reading
Sustainable community development in Myanmar

By Jessie George, Posted 03 January 2013 See more by this blogger

On the road to Mandalay, the HelpAge International Myanmar team and I recently took a detour to visit the older people's self-help group at Baw Gone village in Pyin Oo Lwin Township. Since moving to Myanmar in July 2012,... Keep reading
Congratulations to an inspirational older lady!

By Mieke Storms, Posted 18 December 2012 See more by this blogger

Earlier this month in Brussels, the official awards ceremony for the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations took place. Carolina Beilsma of the Granny2Granny project, which is supported by WorldGranny, HelpAge's Affiliate in the Netherlands,... Keep reading
Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and A Challenge

By Babatunde Osotimehin, Posted 03 October 2012 See more by this blogger

When considering where to launch our keynote report on the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population, it quickly became clear that Japan was the ideal location. It was not just that Japan has a higher percentage of older... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Supporting multigenerational households affected by migration in Kyrgyzstan

By Begaim Eralieva, Posted 04 May 2012 See more by this blogger

Much of HelpAge's work in Kyrgyzstan to support older people and their families is focused on the issue of migration. A big part of Kyrgyzstan's "middle generation" has migrated to other countries in the region, such as Russia, looking... Keep reading