HelpAge launches low-cost tool for assessing older people’s humanitarian needs locally
HelpAge International has launched a low-cost, simple tool that can assess older people’s needs and vulnerabilities in the event of a humanitarian crisis.
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Burundi refugees at risk in overcrowded Tanzania camps
As refugees continue to flee violence and uncertainty in Burundi, the camps where they seek sanctuary in Tanzania are becoming increasingly overstretched.
Overstretched and underfunded refugee camps put over 110,000 Burundians in Tanzania at risk, as potential influx and heavy rains loom large, aid agencies warn
Health and shelter for Burundian refugees in Tanzania are poised to get worse in already overstretched camps, the aid agencies Oxfam, Help Age International, Plan International, Save the Children, International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) warned today, if there is an increased influx of refugees across the border.
More than a quarter of older Moldovans have suffered abuse
One in four (28.6%) of older people in Moldova have been victim of violence or abuse, according to a new study from HelpAge International and the National Centre for Demographic Research.
Nepal fuel crisis hampers earthquake relief efforts
Six months on from the Nepal earthquake, relief efforts are being hampered by a severe fuel crisis, leaving more than 400,000 people without adequate shelter and supplies as winter approaches. HelpAge International has provided shelter kits, cash and health care to some of the neediest older people in the worst hit areas but fuel shortages are slowing down relief efforts.
HelpAge research lauded for contribution to development
Research examining the effects of limited access to public transport on older people's health and livelihoods in Tanzania was named one of the most impressive examples of UK research contributing to development.
HelpAge study included in top 20 most impressive examples of research contributing to development
HelpAge research on older people and low mobility in Tanzania used in case study included among top 20 most impressive examples of UK research contributing to international development.
Tanzania’s presidential candidates must state their positions on pensions
Presidential and parliamentary candidates in Tanzania have been challenged to state their views and prospective policies affecting older people before polling day.
Older activists take part in umbrella action to campaign for the protection of human rights
Older people in more than 50 countries will come together today (1 October) on the International Day of Older Persons to celebrate ageing and draw attention to the issues they face. Among the actions planned, campaigners will be sheltering under umbrellas to symbolise the protection of their rights.
Raise your umbrella to a world without ageism
Older campaigners in more than 50 countries across the world are coming together today on the International Day of Older Persons to both celebrate ageing while drawing attention to the issues they face.
WHO healthy ageing report a “welcome shift in focus”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its World Report on Ageing and Health, a publication that brings a welcome shift in focus to older people.
Major shift in focus on healthy ageing is welcomed, says HelpAge International
HelpAge International welcomes a major shift in thinking on health in older age, with the release of the WHO’s World Report on Ageing and Health today.