Necitas, 73, and her mother Isabela, 92, are both widows. Necitas said: “There is nobody to support us."

Mahbud and Hisham are living in Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bass Bibi is a widow who has been abandoned by all her children and grandchildren. HelpAge has helped her by distributing basic items to her home.

Jamila lost full use of her legs in childhood. Since the Pakistan floods she has struggled as she does not have crutches and relies on family for support. HelpAge has helped by giving her new crutches, clothing and bedding.

Teso, 64, struggles to support all five children in her care. She worries that if the droughts continue, they won't have enough food or water to survive.