Gambir Man Gurung’s life changed when he lost his vision at the age of just 7 years old due to a severe attack of measles. Born into a poor family, his childhood was tough with no access to basic facilities. But [...]
70-year-old Kaanchhi Sunar of Goldhunga, Kathmandu had nobody around to talk to, although she lived with her extended family. Her grandson was her only company, not only in the house, but also in her life. She inherited a small piece of land after [...]
Guri Devi is an 83-year-old widow living in Gadna village, Baap block, Jodhpur district. She has five sons and four daughters. Her husband died 15 years ago, so she raised all nine children on her own. Her four daughters [...]
Champu Chaudary, 65, a resident of Chaumala village in Kailali District, Nepal, is an active member of the Chaumala lder people's association (OPA) since its establishment in late 2011. Years of feeling neglected and mistreated by his son and [...]
HelpAge-COSE helped older people organised as a group or association. They trained older people and introduced age-friendly or disaster-resilient livelihood and other activities. Language: Filipino and English Published: HelpAge International and the Coalition of Services of the Elderly (HelpAge-COSE), [...]
Cambodia has a growing older population. This video discusses options for care and income security of older people in Cambodia; debating options of begging, living at the pagoda, establishing old folk’s homes, being cared for by the family and [...]
Supporting the Elderly: Equity Weekly Video Clip This half-hour video discusses needs and challenges of older people and care for older people. It includes discussion on government, NGO, community and family levels of care. Language: Khmer, English [...]
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