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HelpAge is a global network helping older people claim rights, challenge discrimination & overcome poverty.

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    2 hours ago

    Today is 1 month since the started, and continue to be among the most affected. We selected a month’s worth of photos representing their bravery. 📷 Credit: Alberto Lores / /

    Ukraine crisis: Older people's bravery
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  2. Retweeted
    16 hours ago

    David Bush, Head of Operations, shares the need for providing essential items for Ukrainian in . You can help today with a donation:

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  3. Retweeted
    20 hours ago

    People fleeing conflict in Ukraine need many things, but donating cash is the best way to help. With your donations, DEC charities are providing emergency aid items based on local needs, food, water, support services and cash assistance. Donate at

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    21 hours ago

    In response to the ongoing situation in , we have developed advice cards for carers, humanitarian agencies, communities & people living with during times of crisis. These are currently available in English & Ukrainian, with additional languages available soon.

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    21 hours ago

    Our colleagues at in have been supporting older people since 2014. And they continue to do everything they can to reach older people affected by the current . In awe of their dedication, please support our life-saving work:

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  6. 22 hours ago

    "The most difficult stories to hear were from and people with " Thank you for highlighting this and supporting ’s call to incorporate the needs of older people into all emergency responses.

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    Human Rights Watch () senior researcher describes "an absolute hellscape" in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
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    Feb 24

    Someone posted a photo of this 80-year-old who showed up to join the army, carrying with him a small case with 2 t-shirts, a pair of extra pants, a toothbrush and a few sandwiches for lunch. He said he was doing it for his grandkids.

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  8. 23 hours ago

    Lyubov (62) escaped the and found refuge in .

    Lyubov, 62, from Odessa, Ukraine, found refuge in Moldova
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    Mar 23

    Our weekly featuring A appeal on in

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  10. Retweeted
    Mar 22

    A great contribution by all network partners!

    Two years ago, we were only at the start of the pandemic. Older people have since faced isolation, discrimination, abuse and hunger as well as illness. Learn how we championed their rights and met their needs with our network partners 👉
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    Mar 22

    “They fear that when their villages are raided, they will be forgotten in the chaos, and left behind to face whatever terror is coming” - Michiel De Groot of on the risks faced by older ppl & ppl with disabilities during displacement in

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    Mar 22

    visited a shelter for Ukrainian in . Leticia Garcia, Humanitarian Programme Coordinator shares how are supported.

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    Mar 23

    It's ⏰ to listen to what older people have to say about . Older people from urban & rural settings gathered for to make 3️⃣ films about issues that matter to them 🎥 Ready to hear their voices? 💬 ✍️ JOIN US on 29 March:

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    Mar 22

    In the Thar Desert region, India, women are taking a more active and leading role in helping their communities prepare for drought and mitigate climate change, thanks to our programme with .

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    Mar 22

    The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for the and CSO’s have a crucial role to play. Complete the questionnaire here and make sure your voice is heard!

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    Mar 22

    📢 ONE WEEK TO GO 📢 Join us next Tuesday, 29 March, to watch 3 made by for the . 💬 There will be live interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian & Spanish. Register on the link below 👇

    Banner containing a photo and quote from a participant from Amman, Jordan in WHO's VOICE participatory video project for the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing. Quote: "It is inspiring to see older people making their voices heard so that their basic needs are met."
    What happens when older people’s are amplified & heard? 💬 NEXT WEEK: Join us at the online premiere of 3️⃣ films made by older people from Canada, Jordan & Togo for . 🗓 29 March ⏰ 14:00 - 15:45 CET ✍️ REGISTER:
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  17. Mar 22

    Thank you for sharing the stories of in , and how we can support them. ➡️

    HelpAge volunteer working with older people in Ukraine
    "I constantly hear explosions, and I don't know if they will reach me or not.” Olga is one of over two million older people in Eastern who are living in isolation and fear. How can agencies support them? explores ➡️
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    Mar 22

    There are over two million older people in Eastern who are living in isolation and fear. explores how agencies can help. | | | | | | |

    HelpAge volunteer working with older people in Ukraine
    "I constantly hear explosions, and I don't know if they will reach me or not.” Olga is one of over two million older people in Eastern who are living in isolation and fear. How can agencies support them? explores ➡️
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  19. Mar 22

    Ekaterina (70) arrived in along with thousands of other fleeing the . Having just crossed the border, she shares her experience:

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  20. Mar 22

    Thank you for this article on how the is affecting . Many in are hiding alone because they cannot reach bomb shelters.

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