Older people’s stories

Older Ukrainians speak about their health concerns in times of war.

HelpAge is responding to severe climate change patterns in La Guajira, Colombia, by providing elaborate water systems.

On World Mental Health Day (10 October), we want to shine a spotlight on the mental health support needed by older refugees such as Abbas.

HelpAge International wouldn't exist if it wasn't for Rita Duarte - her organisation, Provida, is one of our founding members.

Tatiana meets daily with other Ukrainian refugees in Moldova to practice Nordic walking together.

Somalia has faced a severe drought, the worst in 40 years, forcing many older people to flee their home villages.

Mykola (64) and his wife Nataliia (65) fled the war in Ukraine and are now helping spread kindness within their displaced community.

70-year-old Lyudmila is a social care worker in eastern Ukraine. In addition to talking about her own experience, she echoes the thoughts of the people she has worked with.

Social pensions can help provide a much-needed safety net for older people who may otherwise be left without any income.

Among the hardest hit were older people, who now find themselves grappling with the loss of their homes, livelihoods, and loved ones.

We look at the survivors who now have to rebuild their lives, and at the humanitarian response of HelpAge's partner SEMA.

Stories of older people who survived the catastrophic earthquake in Syria.