Poverty can affect anyone of any age. So should policy. Join our Make it Ageless virtual march urging the European Union (EU) to actively include older people in their development policies and programmes. Watch our film to find out more.
DJ Mamy Rock says "Make it Ageless!"
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be old? HelpAge Make it Ageless champions in Czech Republic, Ireland, Slovenia and Kenya are spending a week finding out.
My name is Sam and I am 14. I like spending my weekends and holidays with my grandmother, Wil, who is 67. I want to be a fashion designer when I am older. Right now I am writing my first science fiction novel.
Between now and 2050, the number of older people will triple to 2 billion.
100 million older people live on less than US$1
a day.
Fewer than one in five people over 60 receive
a pension.
