HelpAge newsletters
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International newsletters
We publish two international newsletters.
Ageways exchanges practical information on ageing and development, particularly good practice developed in the HelpAge International network. Published twice a year for those working with older people.
Ageing and Development contains news and analysis of issues affecting the lives of older people and promotes ageing as a development issue. The last edition was printed in June 2012, but downloadable back issues are available. To receive similar news and updates, sign up to our bi-monthly Global AgeWatch eNewsletter.
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- Ageways 81: Fundraising
- English
- 1.3 mb
- 2013
This special issue of Ageways is packed with practical advice on fundraising for work with older people. It has been produced in association with the Resource Alliance, which has more than thirty years’ experience of helping to strengthen the fundraising capacity of non-profits around the world.
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- Ageing in Africa 37
- English
- 967 kb
- 2012
This issue of Ageing in Africa provides the developments of the Hunger Safety Net Project in Kenya. It also provides highlights of the Age Demands Action October 2011 campaign in Africa.
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- Ageing and Development 31
- English
- 941 kb
- 2012
This last printed issue of Ageing & Development reports on how little humanitarian aid is going to older people, discusses what the right to health means for older people, and highlights action and policies to better address older people’s issues and rights.
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- Ageing and Development (Tercera Edad y Desarrollo) 19
- Spanish
- 793 kb
- 2006
A&D19 looks particularly at older people and emergencies, including a survey revealing widespread neglect of older people by humanitarian aid agencies and an article on HelpAge India’s response to the tsunami.
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- Ageways (Horizontes) 66: Ageing and emergencies
- Spanish
- 1.3 mb
- 2005
Ageways 66 looks at why older people's needs and capacities are overlooked in emergencies, with practical methods to ensure their inclusion. Also, how communities can protect themselves from natural disasters.
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- Ageing and Development (Terceira Idade e Desenvolvimento) 1
- Portuguese
- 134 kb
- 1998
This issue includes information on the neglect of ageing issues in development, a short discussion on gender and ageing, and an outline of a five-year research programme on nutritional vulnerability.
Regional newsletters
We publish regional newsletters in Afria and Asia/Pacific.
Ageing in Africa highlights the issues affecting older people in Africa and provides updates on HelpAge International's regional activities. Published three times a year.
AgeNews Asia/Pacific promotes information sharing to strengthen HelpAge's network. It raises awareness of the contributions, needs and rights of older people and highlights HelpAge International's activities in the region. Published twice a year.
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- Ageing in Africa 36
- English
- 877 kb
- 2011
This issue of Ageing in Africa looks at poverty in old age. It highlights the role of social protection systems, such as universal pensions and cash transfers.
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- AgeNews Asia/Pacific 10
- English
- 858 kb
- 2009
Issue 10 reports on Cyclone Nargis one year on, Thai prime minister's guarantee of rights in old age, homecare regional meeting, studies on social pensions in south Asia, and older people in rural China.
Project newsletters
We publish project newsletters.
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- Disasters & Livelihoods
- English
- 334 kb
- 2013
Disasters & Livelihoods reports on a project coordinated by HelpAge International in the Caribbean to help farmers make their livelihoods more resistant to disasters.
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- Reducing economic vulnerability in Myanmar
- English
- 2.6 mb
- 2013
This project newsletter looks at our project in rural Myanmar which helps communities establish Village Development Committees. These committees empower communities for social and economic development and establish a community-level social protection mechanism in marginalised areas.
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- Helping vulnerable populations and communities to manage risks associated with hurricanes and floods
- English
- 3.7 mb
- 2012
This project newsletter looks at our programme to help vulnerable populations and communities to manage risks associated with hurricanes and floods. The project is currently being implemented in ten communities across St Catherine and is expected to end in December 2012.
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- Right to life without violence in old age
- English
- 541 kb
- 2012
Right to life without violence in old age reports on a project coordinated by HelpAge International in Kyrgyzstan to collect evidence of elder abuse and build the capacity of crisis centres to support older victims of abuse.
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- Right to life without violence in old age (Russian)
- Russian
- 510 kb
- 2012
Right to life without violence in old age reports on a project coordinated by HelpAge International in Kyrgyzstan to collect evidence of elder abuse and build the capacity of crisis centres to support older victims of abuse.
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- Right to life without violence in old age (Kyrgyz)
- Kyrgyz
- 503 kb
- 2012
Right to life without violence in old age reports on a project coordinated by HelpAge International in Kyrgyzstan to collect evidence of elder abuse and build the capacity of crisis centres to support older victims of abuse.
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- Poverty Reduction in Multigenerational Households Affected by Migration 3
- English
- 695 kb
- 2011
This issue highlights feedback from Kyrgyzstan on our Age Demands Actions campaign, updates on the joint project of older carers with their schoolchildren, and sharing of findings of micro projects implemented by Older People's Groups.
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- Poverty Reduction in Multigenerational Households Affected by Migration (Kyrgyz) 3
- Kyrgyz
- 671 kb
- 2011
This issue highlights feedback from Kyrgyzstan on our Age Demands Actions campaign, updates on the joint project of older carers with their schoolchildren, and sharing of findings of micro projects implemented by Older People's Groups.
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- Poverty Reduction in Multigenerational Households Affected by Migration (Russian) 3
- Russian
- 758 kb
- 2011
This issue highlights feedback from Kyrgyzstan on our Age Demands Actions campaign, updates on the joint project of older carers with their schoolchildren, and sharing of findings of micro projects implemented by Older People's Groups.
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- Older People and HIV/AIDS in Africa 4
- English
- 1.1 mb
- 2010
This issue focuses on advocacy groups and traditional health practitioners in South Africa, and the role of the media in Ethiopia and Tanzania in advocating for older people’s rights in the response to HIV and AIDS.