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Changing the lives of carers

Welcome to our blog. This is where we share latest news from the field, carers’ stories, advocacy progress, and much more!

Rani and her family
21 January 2021
Maya Rani from Savar, Bangladesh cares for her daughter who has learning difficulties and a physical disability. Her husband’s health is poor and he…
Group of carers in India
09 June 2020
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make…
Carer hugging elderly next to the global state of care logo
22 November 2018
After extensive research, the International Alliance of Carer Organisations (IACO) has published a landmark “Global State of Care” report in partners…
Ladies from India sitting on the floor
03 October 2018
This week we acknowledged International Day of Older Persons, which presents an opportunity to both celebrate the elderly population and raise awaren…
10 ways to look after-your mental health graphic
15 May 2018
The very nature of caring means that the welfare of the cared-for person is foremost in the carers mind, leaving very little room for thoughts of sel…
Smiling young kids from India
19 April 2018
Our research shows that at least 9% of carers in India and Nepal are under 17 years of age. The gender imbalance that is found amongst adult carers e…