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[VIDEO] Supporting Older People in Lviv, Ukraine | May 2024 Monitoring Visit
HelpAge Ukraine Country Office, Lviv, Ukraine Hamza Ansari (Global Partnerships Lead) had the opportunity to visit HelpAge partners in Lviv, Ukraine, on a monitoring trip in May 2024. HelpAge has supported older people in Ukraine since 2014, and scaled up its support...
PRESS RELEASE: Canada HomeShare launches home sharing in three new communities, expands program to facilitate senior-to-senior home sharing
Read the official press release OTTAWA, ON , April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - HelpAge Canada is proud to announce that their flagship program, Canada HomeShare, has expanded to allow for new types of home sharing and is now accepting applications from older home providers and...
Two Sheds are Better Than One – The Story of New Beginnings Men’s Shed
The New Beginnings Men's Shed is a Shed true to its name. After experiencing a tragic house fire, Brent Goetz sought connection with others, eventually meeting with the former president of Men’s Sheds Canada. They talked over coffee about the value of Men’s Sheds,...
Wrenches, Wheels, and a Warm Welcome – The Bike Shed’s Story
Six years ago, John Dicks found himself captivated by radio interviews featuring Doug Mackie, a key figure in the Men's Sheds Canada community. John later had the opportunity to chat with Doug about the difference Men’s Sheds can make in a community, and he was...
Crafting Community Together: The Story of the Cold Lake Men’s Shed and Age Friendly Cold Lake
In 2019, Cold Lake Alberta saw the inception of the Cold Lake Men’s Shed, spearheaded by Wayne Warner. Drawing from his military experience, Wayne noticed that older men often didn’t get the mental health support they need and was motivated to take action. Speaking to...
Restoring Mobility after Pakistan’s Devastating Floods: Mumtaz’s Story
Mr. Mumtaz Ali, 59, was in dire straits after he lost his ability to walk and began suffering from severe kidney disease. Working in Pakistan after the devastating floods that left a third of the country underwater, HelpAge and its community partner HANDS (Health and...
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