Older people’s stories

When Phạm Huy Chương talks about what brings him happiness, he speaks first about helping other people. 

When Gul Abbas Satti talks about what matters most in life, he does not speak first about himself. Instead, he speaks about helping others. 

After a lifetime of building, teaching and caring for others, Laurent wants older people to have a say in the future. 

We asked older people in Ukraine to reflect on their country’s independence and how their lives have changed over the past 35 years.

Amel Association International and Idraac are helping older people access healthcare, psychosocial support and other essential services.

83-year-old F.A‑D describes life after fleeing Majdal Selm, the village in south Lebanon where he had spent his life.

A gallery capturing the voices of older Ukrainians after four years of war. Explore personal stories of displacement and survival from a generation that now comprises a quarter of the nation’s population, yet remains largely overlooked.

Since October 2023, Olfat and her family have been displaced multiple times. Their home in the northern part of Al‑Shati refugee camp was destroyed and they now live in Zawayda IDP camp, in a tent shared by seven people.

Displaced by conflict, Mohammad now lives with his family in one small room in Beirut.

Displaced by war, Hussein now lives in Burj Hammoud with his family. Struggling with poor health and poverty, his only wish is for his family’s happiness and to one day return home.

Older people in Ukraine share the relationships that give them strength, showing how connection can protect, inspire and prevent abuse in later life.

Older people’s stories from the Myanmar earthquake