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This report provides evidence on the situation of older, disabled and injured Syrian refugees. It is for humanitarians to use in designing responses, and to support the delivery of inclusive activities which identify and respond to the needs of people with specific needs.
This infographic presents the data from a survey conducted in Haiyan-affected communities. The data shows the extent to which the emergency response reached older people and their needs and priorities.
This report brings together data collected from an informal survey conducted in Haiyan-affected communities by HelpAge International and the Coalition of Services of the Elderly (COSE). In the survey, older people reported the extent to which the emergency response reached them and their needs and priorities.
The Age and Disability Monitor provides a bi-monthly overview of the most pressing issues and needs faced by people with specific needs; including people with disabilities, people with injuries and older people among the refugees from and internally displaced people within Syria.
This paper presents the success of COSE’s advocacy approaches and its grassroots, long-term vision when it comes to helping older people in poverty in the Philippines. It is hoped the key lessons outlined here can be used as a best practice guide for other organisations that are considering lobbying their national governments to introduce social pensions.
This briefing discusses the results of pilot healthcare programmes in four countries, which show that health systems must provide more integrated health and care services to meet the needs of ageing populations.
This study builds on previous research by exploring the impacts of the cash transfer and the practical lessons for implementation in very remote settings. The two main elements of the research were complemented by focus group discussions, case studies and interviews with a wider set of stakeholders.
The Age and Disability Monitor provides a bi-monthly overview of the most pressing issues and needs faced by people with specific needs; including people with disabilities, people with injuries and older people among the refugees from and internally displaced people within Syria.
This report looks at the development of a volunteer-based home care model and its expansion to address the gaps in providing care and support for older people through the ROK-ASEAN Home Care for Older People Project. It also presents learning, key achievements and impacts of the project.
This summary advises humanitarian workers on how to address the health needs of older people in emergencies, recommending five key action points.
This study shows that, although older people were disproportionately affected by the disaster, they are also resourceful and resilient. It also shows the importance of emergency preparedness at the personal, community and institutional level.
This newsletter describes the impact and achievements of our work in Ethiopia on emergencies, health, HIV and AIDS, secure incomes and older people’s movement.
