Oct 30, 2024 | Gaza, News
Umm Mohammad’s life has been marked by hardship, from witnessing the Nakba as a child to enduring Gaza’s ongoing war today. Despite war, displacement, and the struggle for basic healthcare, she remains resilient, holding onto her faith and the love of her...
Oct 10, 2024 | News, Videos
The webinar, moderated by Nicole Clarke (Acting Executive Director, HelpAge Canada), featured insightful discussions from researchers Dr. Olive Bryanton (University of Prince Edward Island) and Dr. Laura Kadowaki (United Way of British Columbia and Simon Fraser...
Oct 10, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
An older person and a volunteer at an Innovation Youth Solidarity Market Luca, an older adult in Montreal, Quebec, is known for his warmth and kindness, but he often feels isolated. His specific dietary needs — avoiding sugar, processed fats, and most carbohydrates —...
Sep 25, 2024 | Media, News
In 1990, the United Nations designated October 1st as International Day of Older Persons – a day to celebrate older people, challenge the way we think about age, and promote the development of a world for all ages. HelpAge Canada has teamed up with our partners...
Sep 4, 2024 | Campaigns, Gaza, News
Oday El-Meghari is the Executive Director of El Wedad, a Palestinian civil society association based in Gaza that works to develop and rehabilitate the local community in the areas of community development, capacity building, and psychological and social...
