A vaccination drive against COVID-19 which prioritises older people has been implemented in Kenya, despite the vaccine hesitancy being high amongst older women and men. Misconceptions play a pivotal...
Chile has the highest level of COVID vaccinations in Latin America and, at a rate of almost 90%, one of the best in the world. Vaccinations have enabled life in Chile to return to normal. People are...
Context The socio-economic effects of the political instability in Myanmar are affecting the most vulnerable more severely, including many older people and people with disabilities. HelpAge...
Context On August 14 2021 a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck south-western Haiti affecting at least 800,000 people and resulting in 2,200 deaths and more than 12,700 injured. The commune of...
Purpose The purpose of this needs assessment is to provide a snapshot of the multi-sectoral needs of older people within Gaza, with a special focus on COVID-19 and the impact of both this and the...
About the project HelpAge currently runs a project titled “ACCESS V: Provision of multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in Eastern Ukraine” within the Сonsortium of...
For the fifth year, a group of humanitarian non-governmental organisations coordinate their actions with the support of the European Union to provide crucial aid to civilians affected by the conflict...
The prioritisation framework is the outcome of the work conducted by the Vilnius Task Force to explore the potential of civil society to implement and strengthen the HDP Nexus approach in Donetsk and...
"My house is really badly damaged. I don't have clean water, nor water to wash myself. My latrine is totally destroyed. I'm very scared, I think the event can happen again at any time," said Celia...
Context Since the 12 of July 2021, heavy rainfall has been affecting western and northern Uganda. The heavy rains particularly affected the Nyamwamba River in the Kasese District (Western Region),...