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My Country, Ethiopia
By Selamawit Amare, Posted 07 May 2013 See more by this blogger
Unique among African countries, Ethiopia held onto its present culture and identity thanks to what the older generation paid for its sovereignty. Over four million people (over 5%) of the total population are over 60. This rate is expected... Keep reading
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Empowering Older People at the UN
By Bethany Brown, Posted 19 February 2013 See more by this blogger
Last week, the 51st session of the Commission for Social Development (CSD) began at the United Nations in New York. Each year, the Commission takes up key social development themes; the focus this year is on empowerment. This CSD... Keep reading
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If you and your family were hungry, what would you do?
By Bethany Brown, Posted 06 December 2011 See more by this blogger
What if you knew what to do for your family's hunger, but didn't have resources to do anything about it? Older people in the isolated high plains of Bolivia know what to do - farming has been a way... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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