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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.

08 March 2012 13:05 GMT

Press release: 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. 11 per cent of the world’s population is aged 60 and above, whilst an estimated 15 per cent of people live with disability. However, analysis of 6,003 projects from 14 UN Consolidated Appeal Processes (CAP) and 4 Flash Appeals between 2010 and 2011 shows that: • Only 61 funded projects (1 per cent) target older people or people with disabilities. • In 21 countries there were no projects in any sector targeting older people, including Chad, Central African Republic and 16 countries in West Africa. • Funding for projects targeting people with disabilities decreased between 2010 and 2011 (from 0.7 per cent to 0.43 per cent).

22 February 2012 17:42 GMT

Haiti earthquake two years on: "Discrimination against older people is rife"

Over three million people, including 200,000 older people were affected by the Haiti earthquake of 12 January 2010. Since the earthquake, HelpAge has provided 25,000 older people and their families with food, cash, essential basic items, shelter and mobility aids. We have also distributed ToughStuff kits, which contain solar-powered radios and lamps.

12 January 2012 11:26 GMT

Thailand floods: Older people stranded at home

11 November 2011 16:33 GMT

Pakistan floods: HelpAge distributes food and hygeine kits to flood affected community

21 September 2011 11:11 BST

Pakistan: Older people's basic needs remain unmet

It is one year since the devastating flooding in Pakistan which affected 20 million people and killed over 3,000. Even now though, the country is struggling to recover and the monsoon season is fast approaching.

29 July 2011 18:59 BST

Protecting the rights of older women in Tanzania

HelpAge International’s programmes in Sukumaland, Tanzania focus on community interventions to prevent witchcraft allegations and violent attacks against older women.

14 July 2011 19:29 BST

HelpAge launches new guidelines on older people's shelter in emergencies

22 March 2011 13:04 GMT

Massive mudslides in La Paz leave older people homeless

03 March 2011 11:13 GMT

Unique HelpAge survey gives precious insight into ageing around world

11 February 2011 17:31 GMT