Older people: Witness to climate change
Climate change and global ageing are two of the biggest issues facing humanity this century, yet explicit links between the two are rarely made.
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World AIDS Day 2009; largest share of new infections in Africa are older couples
As people around the world commemorate World AIDS Day this year, some may feel some cautious optimism, as the new global figures for HIV and AIDS were released. Last week UNAIDS and WHO published the AIDS 2009 Epidemic Update. According to the report, the number of new HIV infections around the world has dropped by 17 per cent in the past eight years
Older Ethiopians; witnesses to a changing climate
As millions of people face hunger in Ethiopia due to the worst drought in a decade, HelpAge International is stepping up its emergency response programme in the country
HelpAge gives medical help to 3,400 older people in Pakistan
More than 3,400 older people affected by the Pakistan floods have received medical help from HelpAge International.
Celebrating older aid workers on World Humanitarian Day
Thursday 19 August is World Humanitarian Day. HelpAge International is marking this event by celebrating the contributions of older aid workers.
Pakistan floods spreading fast and affecting millions
The number of people who have died in the monsoon floods has now risen to 1,600 and estimates of those affected stand at almost 14 million.
200,000 older people hit by Pakistan floods
HelpAge International estimates that up to 200,000 older people have been affected by Pakistan’s worst floods in 80 years.
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.
Peru President launches pension for older people in poverty
Peru's President Alan Garcia has officially announced the launch of a monthly non-contributory pension for older people over 75 living in extreme poverty.
Older people’s associations rolled out across Cambodia
Older people's associations promoted by HelpAge International have been such a success in one Cambodian province that they are to be replicated across the country.
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.
Six months on: Older Haitians still need support
Six months after 12 January’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, HelpAge International has responded to the most urgent needs of 24,000 older people and their families.