Two of the ASSA fieldsites, Uganda representing the youngest population in the world, and Japan the oldest, have a surprising amount in common when it comes to the experiences of ageing, especially regarding the importance of female mutual support in mid-life and beyond. In this blog post we present how peer-support manifests in both fieldsites … Continue reading Female mutual support in Kyoto and Kampala — by Charlotte Hawkins & Laura Haapio-Kirk