World Economic Forum: Recognising the importance of social protection
A new paper by The World Economic Forum advocates “a new social contract based on a new economic model, which places equal emphasis on growth, employment and social protection”.
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Drought in West Africa: Food crisis worsens
A crisis is affecting the Sahel region of West Africa. Up to 12 million people in Mauritania, Niger, Chad, Mali and Burkina Faso are affected.
HelpAge International Wins US$ 1.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize
HelpAge International, the only global organisation with a singular focus on providing assistance to and advocating for disadvantaged older people, has been selected to receive the 2012 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million. The Prize will be presented at the Global Philanthropy Forum on April 16 in Washington, D.C.
HelpAge wins Hilton Humanitarian Prize on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, HelpAge International is delighted to be the proud recipient of the 2012 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of US$1.5 million. The award is the world’s largest humanitarian prize, and is presented each year to an organisation that has delivered extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering.
HelpAge and Handicap International study shows less than 1% of humanitarian aid targets older people or people with disabilities
A new study by HelpAge International and Handicap International has found a significant disparity between the needs of older people and people with disabilities and the level of humanitarian assistance delivered to meet their needs.
Less than 1% of humanitarian financing targets older people and people with disabilities
A new study by HelpAge International and Handicap International has found a significant disparity between the needs of older people and people with disabilities and the level of humanitarian assistance delivered to meet their needs.
New bill proposes pensions for older farmers in Haiti
On 2 February, Senator Nènel Cassis, Commission of Agriculture Haiti, introduced a bill on “Social Security for Haitian Agricultural Communities" in the Senate. The bill will identify people working in agriculture and those identified will receive free access to healthcare. Older people and other vulnerable groups identified will also receive a pension.
Davos 2012: Older people’s rights at the World Economic Forum
We are reporting from the World Economic Forum this week where HelpAge CEO, Richard Blewitt, will be addressing the issue of global ageing and rights of older people at two sessions.
Haiti earthquake: Two years on
Over three million people, including 200,000 older people were affected by the Haiti earthquake of 12 January 2010. However, two years later and despite the huge efforts from various actors, the lives of thousands of older Haitians have not improved.
Two years on: Older Haitians fight discrimination as rebuilding efforts continue
Over 200,000 older people were directly affected by the Haiti earthquake of 12 January 2010. Since then, HelpAge International has delivered aid to 25,000 older Haitians whose lives were shattered by the earthquake.
HelpAge International and Age UK statement : DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal helps 1.3 million people
Today's announcement that 1.3 million people have been helped, just six months after DEC member agencies launched an appeal for East Africa, is testament to the generosity of everyone who contributed to the £75 million raised for life-saving aid.
Thailand floods: HelpAge distributes relief kits to older people and their families
HelpAge International is working to help 2,500 older people and their families affected by the Thailand floods. The worst floods in five decades have affected over four million households and 13.5 million people.