Can I afford to buy fairtrade produce?
These are tough times for all of us trying to balance our budgets. We all have to find ways of cutting corners so we can continue to feed our families. For some of us that means buying less food, for...
View ArticleWhy we need a convention on the rights of older people
This blog was contributed by Chris Roles, Director of Age International. The world is undergoing a demographic revolution. We are currently witnessing the dividends of improving health care and living...
View ArticleOlder people affected by Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) is one of the strongest storms to ever hit land. Thousands of people have been killed; hundreds of thousands of homes have been destroyed; millions are at risk. We estimate...
View ArticleWhy does it take so long for aid to get through to the Philippines? And why...
This blog was contributed by Dianne Jeffrey, Chairman of Age UK and member of the Age International Board. As well as being the Chair of Age UK, I am also on the Board of its subsidiary charity, Age...
View ArticleFacing the Facts
Yesterday evening, Age International launched its flagship publication Facing the Facts: the truth about ageing and development at the House of Lords. It contains a series of articles by...
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