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Livelihoods grants: Does size matter?

By Andrew Collodel, Posted 02 December 2011 See more by this blogger

At HelpAge, we work to ensure all older people have a regular and predictable income. However, we found recently in Pakistan that the US$180 grants we were giving older people to restart their livelihoods, were too small to be... Keep reading (1 Comment)
IMF: "Integrating ageing into all aspects of development"

By Charles Knox-Vydmanov, Posted 19 July 2011 See more by this blogger

The current edition of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Finance and Development is looking at the implications of population ageing. The video accompanying the report makes strong recommendations for steps to consider, which include "integrating ageing into all aspects... Keep reading (1 Comment)
International Widows' Day: Triple vulnerability?

By Rosaleen Cunningham, Posted 23 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 June 2011 as the first ever International Widows' Day. "Another International Day" we may sigh. At this stage every day in the year must be at least an international day for... Keep reading (1 Comment)
"Food price crisis” means “no food again today” for many older Ethiopians

By Alison Rusinow, Posted 01 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The global food price crisis: It's rightfully making headlines in the international media, causing grave concerns amongst international donors and humanitarian agencies world-wide and even focusing the attention of leaders at the G8 summit. But what does it mean... Keep reading (5 Comments)
A pension for older Kenyans?

By Gacheru Maina, Posted 24 May 2011 See more by this blogger

There is a potentially exciting development on the horizon for older people in Kenya! A motion brought to the Kenyan parliament could see more than 1.8 million older Kenyans above the age of 60 receiving a monthly non-contributory pension... Keep reading