Work and pensions
Krishna, 75, Nepal
Krishna has been receiving his pension for a year now. He says the pension is very important to his family, as now they can afford the medication they need.
Posted: 17 June 2010
Piyaseeli, 61, Sri Lanka
Piyaseeli, 61, used to spend 12 hour days at her sewing machine, often in pain. By joining an older people's association she got a grant to buy a more modern machine.
Posted: 08 June 2010
Octavia, 80, Peru
Octavia works hard every day to grow enough food to eat. A pension would give her enough to buy the medicine she needs.
Posted: 08 June 2010
Valentina, 60, Moldova
Valentina could not access the documents she needed to get a pension. HelpAge, through our partner, went to the authorities and ensured Valentina got her pension.
Posted: 08 June 2010
Tubakwerwa, 58, Uganda
Tubakwerwa, 58, received a loan from HelpAge’s partner in Uganda. She invested it in a market stall selling fruit and vegetables.
Posted: 08 June 2010
Safarbek, 98, Kyrgyzstan
Safarbek, 90, told us that older people in Kyrgyzstan receive little or no support for the government.
Posted: 07 June 2010
Alejandro, 71, The Philippines
Alejandro, 71, has to keep working to afford food. A pension would make a huge difference.
Posted: 07 June 2010