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.

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.

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.

Safarbek, 90, told us that older people in Kyrgyzstan receive little or no support for the government.

Alejandro, 71, has to keep working to afford food. A pension would make a huge difference.