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Lebanon
Lebanon In Lebanon, a region already facing significant economic and political challenges, over one million people have been displaced since fighting in the region intensified in late 2024. Many of these displaced people are older and have had to leave their homes and...
A year of war in Gaza: A reflection on survival, displacement, and loss
"I just want this war to end so we can go back to our lives and to our homes." These were the first words 73-year-old Ridha shared as she began recounting her displacement ordeal that began more than a year ago. Shortly after 7 October 2023, heavy strikes forced Ridha...
Report on the 2024 CBSS Sector Summit
HelpAge Canada is pleased to present its report on the inaugural Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector Summit – Claiming our Space, Naming our Future – which was held in Ottawa from June 2nd to 4th, 2024. This report provides background on the CBSS sector in...
Umm Mohammad: A story of resilience amid Gaza’s war and struggle for healthcare
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 family....
Finding Your Herd After Loss – Mellhina’s Story
Having lost her spouse of 32 years, Mellhina knows the profiund impact grief can have. The loss left her grappling with not just an emotional void, but also a change in her sense of self. She had spent the past three decades as one half of a couple – what now? Like...
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[REPORT] Homesharing: Housing That Connects Us
This report is dedicated to its author, Dorothy Mazeau (1947-2024), a 2024 Samuel Centre Fellow whose life and work were deeply intertwined with her passion for home sharing. Having embraced home sharing for most of her adult life, Dorothy firmly believed in its...
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