East Africa crisis: “Cash grants are our only means of survival”
HelpAge International is distributing cash grants to older people affected by the East Africa drought so they can buy food.
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Older activists demand their rights at the UN
This week, older activists involved in HelpAge's Age Demands Action campaign are standing up for older people's rights at the United Nations Open Ended Working Group on Ageing session (OEWG in New York.
Pakistan floods: One year on
It is one year since the devastating flooding in Pakistan which affected 20 million people and killed over 3,000. Even now though, the country is struggling to recover and the monsoon season is fast approaching.
East Africa crisis: HelpAge to scale up response
As millions are going hungry in East Africa, HelpAge is stepping up its emergency response for older people in Ethiopia and Kenya.
HelpAge calls for urgent support for drought-affected older people in Ethiopia
HelpAge International is providing emergency relief to 6,400 households in Borena, Ethiopia. We are distributing cash grants to older people so they can buy the food they need, and animal feed and veterinary care for livestock.
Peruvians elect new president on pension promise
As the presidential election in Peru ended on 5 June, the prospect of a social pension for all Peruvians came a step closer. The winner was Ollanta Humala who, as a key election pledge, promised that his government would introduce a minimum pension for everyone over the age of 65.
Global elder abuse must be urgently addressed, says HelpAge
15 June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). HelpAge International and its partners across the world are calling for legal protection and justice for older people facing violence.
HIV High Level Meeting neglects older people
The UN High Level Meeting (HLM) on HIV closed on Friday 10 June. The final declaration produced failed to address the ageing of the HIV epidemic and the importance of carers in dealing with the disease.
More money allocated to older people’s cash transfer in Kenya
Kenya’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance has announced an increase in the cash transfer programme for older people, after lobbying by HelpAge International and HelpAge Kenya.
UN meeting must include older carers in HIV and AIDS response
HelpAge will attend the UN High Level Meeting (HLM) on HIV in New York in June to try and ensure older people are included in the global response to HIV and AIDS.
Getting ageing and Alzheimer’s included in UN Summit on NCDs
HelpAge and its partners, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK) are campaigning to get ageing and Alzheimer's on agenda of UN Summit on NCDs.
International Workers’ Day report: Making a living last longer
Making a Living Last Longer highlights the significant barriers older people around the world face in trying to make a living.