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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

When the global pandemic was announced in March 2020, we helped to protect thousands of older people in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. From initiating new emergency COVID-19 projects to adapting long-running programmes, we tailored our response to meet the needs older people and their families. 

South Sudan

A team of community volunteers are provided older people with information, emotional support, and essentials.

Bangladesh

We reached older people living in Cox's Bazar with hygiene kits and mobile health support.

Syria

We worked with our partner, SEMA, to support older people and health facilities in Syria.

India

When coronavirus cases in India surged during a deadly second wave, we acted quickly to keep older people safe.

"Life was hard during corona but now life is improving. Assistance has come back and distribution of food and water have started again. I hope this disease goes away so we can have a good life like before."

Mary, 76, South Sudan

Stories from the ground

From distributing hygiene kits and providing mental health support to medical health checks and installing sanitisation stations, we tailored our response to meet the needs of older people and their families. Read some of their stories below. 

Teresa (pictured), in Managteen Camp, South Sudan

The conflict in South Sudan forced Teresa Nyegiery to leave her home, she walked non-stop for seven days to save her family. Living in Mangateen camp, the outbreak of COVID-19 brought back old fears of food and hunger. We reached Teresa and older people like her with food, masks, and hygiene kits.

Impact Report

Our vision is a world in which women and men everywhere can lead dignified, healthy, and secure lives as they grow older. Our Impact Report shows how we worked to reach this goal.

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