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Solar kits help older Haitians "Tough" it out in temporary camps

It has been nine months since the Haiti earthquake and thousands of people are still living in camps as the slow process of rebuilding the country takes place.

Posted: 07 September 2010

HelpAge gives medical help to 3,400 older people in Pakistan

More than 3,400 older people affected by the Pakistan floods have received medical help from HelpAge International.

Posted: 27 August 2010

Celebrating older aid workers on World Humanitarian Day

Thursday 19 August is World Humanitarian Day. HelpAge International is marking this event by celebrating the contributions of older aid workers.

Posted: 19 August 2010

Pakistan floods spreading fast and affecting millions

The number of people who have died in the monsoon floods has now risen to 1,600 and estimates of those affected stand at almost 14 million.

Posted: 12 August 2010

200,000 older people hit by Pakistan floods

HelpAge International estimates that up to 200,000 older people have been affected by Pakistan’s worst floods in 80 years.

Posted: 03 August 2010