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
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
More than 3,400 older people affected by the Pakistan floods have received medical help from HelpAge International.
Thursday 19 August is World Humanitarian Day. HelpAge International is marking this event by celebrating the contributions of older aid workers.
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.
HelpAge International estimates that up to 200,000 older people have been affected by Pakistan’s worst floods in 80 years.
HelpAge International is planning to respond to the worst floods in Pakistan in 80 years in partnership with medical aid agency Merlin.
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 promoted by HelpAge International have been such a success in one Cambodian province that they are to be replicated across the country.
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 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.
The World Cup culminates this week and thousands of football fans will leave South Africa. But as the memory of their trip fades, the country’s problems will remain as sharp as ever.
