Considering the health and social crisis that we are experiencing as a result of the impact of COVID-19, the Spanish foundation Amigos de los Mayores has defined a series of measures that it considers essential to protect the elderly and ensure that their needs are met. These are recommendations for change and improvement addressed to […]
Thousands of elderly women accused of witchcraft in Burkina Faso have had to flee their village For more than three years, the French organization Petits Freres des Pauvres has been supporting the St Lazare home in Koupéla in Burkina Faso. This home takes in elderly women, accused without the slightest proof of being witches or […]
The mission of the Petits Frères des Pauvres International Federation members, throughout the world, beyond fighting against the isolation and precariousness of the elderly, is to share the testimonies of those served. Older people, through their personal history, experiences and knowledge, often allow us to have a different perspective on social facts. It is also […]
In a context of unprecedented health and social crisis, the French organization Petits Freres des Pauvres publishes its 4th report on the isolation and loneliness of the elderly, devoted this year to the effects of lockdown on people over 60 years of age. What are the most striking lessons from this study conducted by […]
