October 2026 | Ethel Foundation for the Aged A shared call for stronger care and support On 1 October 2026, more than 700 older persons and stakeholders gathered at Kombewa CDF Hall in Seme Sub-County, Kisumu County, for the International Day of Older Persons commemoration. Guided by the theme “Ageing with Dignity: Strengthening Care and…
EFA joins stakeholders in Kisumu County to advance dignified ageing, stronger care systems, older persons’ rights and community-based support.
EFA’s Felistas Ndonye shares lessons from a three-year case journey, highlighting legal representation and sustained support for older survivors.
Building community partnerships for older persons’ livelihoods, protection, and well-being Ethel Foundation for the Aged (EFA) and Gesabakwa Elderly Care Initiative are exploring opportunities for collaboration to strengthen the dignity, economic inclusion, protection, and well-being of older persons. During a partnership discussion held on 16 October 2026, the organizations exchanged perspectives on community-based approaches to…
Older persons’ wellbeing is a shared responsibility. It requires accessible services, protection from abuse, social connection, responsive institutions and meaningful participation in community life. The Sensitization Booklet on Older Persons and Ageing in Kenya, published by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, provides a useful reference for understanding the rights of older persons, healthy…
Ethel Foundation for the Aged | Advocacy, Healthy Ageing and Social Protection Ageing is a natural part of life. How older persons experience it, however, depends significantly on the support systems, policies, services and attitudes within their communities. In Kenya, the rights of older persons are recognised in the Constitution. Article 57 provides for older…
Ethel Foundation for the Aged (EFA) supports older persons to strengthen economic independence, food security and resilience through poultry farming, basket weaving, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and community-based livelihood groups. Through initiatives such as SLOP/SLOPAK and Inua Wazee, EFA promotes productive participation and dignified ageing.
EFA promotes healthy ageing through age-friendly healthcare, nutrition, community-based eldercare, psychosocial support and caregiver capacity building for older persons.
From Skilled Hands to Sustainable Livelihoods
The first collection of handwoven baskets crafted by older persons participating in Ethel Foundation for the Aged (EFA)’s livelihood activities in Kisumu is now ready for order.
Each basket reflects the skill, creativity and dedication of an older artisan, while creating an opportunity for dignified income and meaningful participation in community life.
By purchasing these handmade baskets, you help create markets for older persons’ skills and support EFA’s commitment to promoting dignity, inclusion and sustainable livelihoods in later life.
The first collection is now available for order.
Buy a basket. Support a livelihood. Honour the hands that made it.
Saturday, 19th September 2026 | Katolo, Kenya Be Part of a Lasting Investment in Community Wellbeing The Ethel Foundation for the Aged invites partners, community members, professionals, businesses, friends and well-wishers to a special Fundraising Luncheon in support of the construction of a borehole in Katolo. Our goal is to raise KSh 1,500,000 towards the…
