Older people’s stories

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.

For older people like Daw Than Than Swe, 74, and her husband U Aung Kyaing, 86, the earthquake has become a prolonged ordeal of uncertainty, stress, and loss.

Older people like 70-year-old Daw San Lwin are often unseen in humanitarian responses, yet bear the brunt of crises with limited support and declining health.

For older people like 62-year-old Daw Pyone, the earthquake was a brutal blow to an already fragile existence, exposing the deep vulnerabilities that come with age, ill health, and poverty.

87-year-old Daw Khin Myaing’s story of survival and strength after the Myanmar earthquake

For older people like U Tin Win, the earthquake didn’t just destroy property - it unravelled the fragile threads of dignity, stability, and family unity.

61-year-old U San Win’s harrowing experience captures the heartbreak and resilience of those living through the Myanmar earthquake disaster.

Three years into the full-scale war, discover the stories of older Ukrainians who are not just surviving but adapting and thriving in the face of crisis.

At 72, Mohammad chose to stay in his home during the war in Lebanon, facing rockets and isolation. His story highlights the challenges older people face in crises.

Haniya, 84, recalls the day war shattered her life. Injured family members, displacement to a shelter, and separation from loved ones left her longing for her village.

Abu Mohammed and his family fled their home in Gaza, only to lose everything in a strike on their temporary shelter. Abu Mohammed remains focused on his family’s survival.