The vulnerability of older people living in Addis Ababa

This report was produced following a city-wide assessment carried out with the support of the Humanitarian Relief Fund and United Nations Office for Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

It was co-ordinated by International Organisation for Migration and five local NGOs that support older people in the city.

It provides comprehensive information on the vulnerabilities and coping mechanisms of the urban older poor.

Plus it explores the links to existing services and assistance programmes.

This report is intended as a background and guide for government agencies, donors, international agencies and international and national NGOs in order to better target assistance programmes and projects.

The study methods included:

• a survey of 1070 older men and women in three groups - living at home, homeless and living in an institution

• focus group discussions with 294 older men and women

• interviews with key people including relevant government agencies, international agencies and NGOs

• literature reviews.

Download The vulnerability and living conditions of older people in Addis Ababa.