Rapidly and surely our world of 7 billion people is growing older. In less than 10 years, more than one billion people will be 60 or older.
Population ageing, which results from lower fertility and longer survival, is actually a triumph of development. Yet it also presents many challenges.
This unprecedented trend calls for a rethinking of how much older persons can contribute back to society.
Everyone has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a world of 7 billion a better place for all of us. We are collecting stories of individuals making a difference in their communities – and globally. Stories that can inspire others to take action. To date, 1,386 people have shared their stories.
When I first heard that the world's population reached 7 bil…
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You have all your right to do whatever you want. But at the…
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I am a social activist and promised my self and my mother th…
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I am proud to be part of an organisation that has a social r…
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Thank you to the National Geographic corps. The 7 Billion v…
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I LOVE EARTH and I observe it with open eyes, the bad things…
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Eat food, buy products and services that are closest to us.…
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I am very proud that i am one of the members in the world .…
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A new report, "Ageing in the 21st Century," offers a vision to unlock the potential of ageing populations.
Every year on August 19th, World Humanitarian Day recognizes those who face danger and adversity to help others. There are so many simple ways you can make a difference in your community. Help create a global message that’s so loud it can’t be ignored. Sign up today and tell the world I WAS HERE!
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