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HelpAge to respond to Pakistan floods

HelpAge International is planning to respond to the worst floods in Pakistan in 80 years in partnership with medical aid agency Merlin.

Vienna 2010: Caregivers on frontline against HIV and AIDS

Grassroots home-based carers demonstrated their central role in responding to HIV and AIDS. They called for immediate action and investments in their organizations and initiatives at the International AIDS Conference last week.

Tanzania one step closer to universal pension

This week, the Government of Tanzania announced the results of a major study that finds that a universal non-contributory pension is affordable and can be implemented in Tanzania.

World Awareness Day: Shining a light on global elder abuse

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place on 15 June 2010. Across the world hundreds of international, national, regional and community organisations and governmental bodies are drawing attention to elder abuse and its significance as a public health and human rights issue.