Disaster and crisis response


		Haiti On 12 January 2010, a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, impacting on the lives of almost 200,000 older people. Since then HelpAge has been working with local partners to ensure that long-term redevelopment in Haiti includes older people.

		Pakistan Over the course of July and August 2010, Pakistan experienced the worst monsoon-related floods in living memory. We're distributing much needed emergency relief items to older people caught up in the Pakistan floods.

		Democratic Republic of Congo conflict The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic Congo is having a devastating effect on the country's population. 1.3 million people are displaced and their situation remains extremely precarious. We are supporting older people by providing emotional support, access to age-friendly healthcare and helping them to find paid work.

		Darfur conflict The current conflict in Darfur has displaced 2.7 million people and affected a further two million. We are working in 12 internally displaced people camps in North and West Darfur to provide older people with healthcare, food and shelter and ensure older people are included in other relief agencies' programs.

		Ethiopia droughts and floods of 2009 Renewed droughts and floods in Ethiopia have caused crop failure and loss of livestock. Older pastoralists are particularly affected. We are providing essential hygiene and sanitation to drought-affected communities, and working to get emergency relief to 10,000 people affected by flooding.

		Kyrgyzstan unrest In June 2010, violence flared up in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. Hundreds were killed, thousands injured, as well as homes and businesses lost. We are helping older people and those they support by providing wellbeing kits, which contain items such as towels, soap and shampoo. We are also distributing coal and ensuring older men and women have a regular supply of food throughout the harsh winters.

		Colombia conflict Colombia's internal conflict has lasted several decades and has forced up to 4.6 million people from their homes. This displacement affects older people disproportionately for various reasons. Many older people don't declare their displacement and do not know how to access their rights. We are helping older people in Colombia overcome the problems they are facing.

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