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Veronique, 73, is living in a tented city in Port-au-Prince after her home was destroyed in the quake. She has five grandchildren to support. Photo: Leah Gordon/HelpAge International.

Older people most vulnerable group in Haiti

A UN assessment carried out in Haiti has found that older people are the group most affected by the earthquake.

HelpAge's emergency team is particularly concerned about the vulnerability of older people in nursing homes. We are working with local partners at the Municipal Nursing Home in Port-au-Prince to try and improve conditions there. 

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Climate change

91-year-old Nurilla struggles with the harsh Kyrgysztan winter. Photo: Kate Holt/HelpAge International.

Older people must be heard in the climate change debate. Click the image to read more.

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