Liben Bule, 88 lives in Borena, Ethiopia and looks after three of his grandchildren.

Gilbert, 66 lost his house in the Haiti earthquake. He was part of HelpAge’s cash transfer scheme which helped him buy food.

Sher Shah is a member of an Older People's Association in Nowshera, Pakistan. He says that food and fuel prices have shot up since the floods six months ago.

Sarah needs medication so she can keep working to support her family. The grant she received from HelpAge helps her pay for her medication, as well as food.

Louise cares for her three grandchildren and three children. Their home collapsed in the earthquake and they now live in a camp. In July, Louise became a home-based carer for HelpAge.

Maurice has been recovering from the earthquake at a hospital supported by HelpAge. As soon as he is better, he wants to go back to his job as a plumber.

Hurbain and Suzanne's house was destroyed in the Haiti earthquake. Now they live in a temporary camp with no water or electricity. They received a Tough Stuff kit from HelpAge which has changed their lives.

Rosette is a beneficiary of HelpAge International's psychosocial work after she was affected by the Haiti earthquake.

Wilner, 74, has been living in a temporary camp since the Haiti earthquake and trying to support his family. With the cash transfer that HelpAge gave him, Wilner can buy school uniforms for his children.

HelpAge International gave Ghulam Mohammad a wheelchair and a cash grant after the Pakistan floods in August 2010.