Challenges

Age discrimination, not recognizing old people as vulnerable.

Not being included in Relief activities and Reconstruction need assessment. A lack of consultation means older people excluded from livelihood rehabilitation programme and more dependent either on their family or on government.

Property Rights (Mrs. Yuen,85 from Phangnga, Thailand had lived on the same plot of land for a long time, but suddenly after the tsunami, a new owner showed and said This is my land and not yours).

Exclusion from credit and income generation programs which exacerbates their isolation.

Social protection

Poor health, have lost medical histories, spectacles and walking aids

Trauma and stress