Demanding an end to elder abuse in Nepal
Blog post"I beg for food and I eat whatever people give me, whether the food is cold, fresh or not, clean or not. I live with these street dogs as my children. So far, God has gifted me good health....
...these reasons, under-reporting of abuse is a major issue, and has become a barrier to the formulation of appropriate policy and programmes for older people. Ageing Nepal and other organisations...
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...these reasons, under-reporting of abuse is a major issue, and has become a barrier to the formulation of appropriate policy and programmes for older people. Ageing Nepal and other organisations...
Depression common in people with HIV – and among their children and carers
Blog postIt is becoming increasingly evident that for many people with HIV, physical health is not the only issue. For many people living with the virus; emotional, psychological, social and spiritual - psychosocial - support is extremely important as well....
New research reveals how a global ‘data revolution’ will tackle inequality head on
NewsNew research, published today, reveals how with a few simple adjustments, standard international household surveys could be amended to ensure global poverty data gives a true picture of life for millions of vulnerable people around the world.
Open letter from the HelpAge European network to EU ministers
NewsAs EU ministers continue to develop their thinking at the EU level on a global post-2015 framework ahead of the UN Special Event in September 2013, the HelpAge European network writes collectively to call on you to ensure that a future framework reflects demographic realities in the world and is fully inclusive of people of all ages.
Two steps forward, one step back at this year’s World Health Assembly
Blog postLast week's 71st World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva brought together all the World Health Organization's member states to discuss key global health issues. On the agenda was a report on the progress made in implementing the Global Strategy...
Older people’s needs ignored in emergencies and disasters around the globe
NewsHelpAge International says humanitarian agencies and donors have failed to address the needs of older people in emergency situations around the world - despite older people being among the most vulnerable. HelpAge has chosen 20 February 2013, World Day of Social Justice, to call for better support for older people during emergency and recovery situations.
The food, fuel, finance crisis: Ethiopia under the spotlight
NewsFood insecurity in Ethiopia is one of the worst in the world. Some major events have contributed to this phenomenon.
Humanitarian organisations must do more for older people in emergencies: It’s not only the under-fives who need help in crises
NewsExperts from the humanitarian organisations Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) and HelpAge International say emergency aid has failed to address the needs of older people in emergency situations and are calling on donors and humanitarian agencies to ensure that this vulnerable group is included in any emergency response.
Consultancy: Final Evaluation of the INUA JAMII 70+: Innovations in Social Protection for Older People in Urban Kenya (AFD IJ70+) Project
VacancyHelpAge is looking for a consultant/firm to conduct a Final Evaluation if the INUA JAMIL 70+ Project.
The food, fuel, finance crisis: Tanzania under the spotlight
NewsThis project looks at the impact of the global food, fuel and finance crisis in ten different countries, and what this means for older people who are often overlooked, despite their very specific needs.