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.

Mariyam received a donkey from a HelpAge project. She is now more mobile, has increased her income and can better support her four children.

Momtaz works hard as a paddy harvester to earn a living. If she had a decent pension, she could take a job that wasn't so physically demanding.

Before Don Basilio join a Older People's Association supported by HelpAge, he did know what his rights were or which benefits he was entitled to.

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.

Octavia works hard every day to grow enough food to eat. A pension would give her enough to buy the medicine she needs.

Meera had lost her family and felt very alone before she joined an older people's village funded by HelpAge India. Now she makes incense sticks for a living and is muc happier.

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.

Tubakwerwa, 58, received a loan from HelpAge’s partner in Uganda. She invested it in a market stall selling fruit and vegetables.

Shanti, 80, was forced to beg to survive until HelpAge's partner gave her a loan so she could support herself.