Responsible financial stewardship can be a catalyst for social transformation. When institutions align governance with community investment, they strengthen resilience, dignity, and long-term development outcomes for vulnerable populations — including widows and older women across Kenya.
Ethel Foundation has expanded its poultry unit and installed solar power as part of a strategic effort to strengthen income-generating systems for older persons. These investments increase production capacity, reduce operational costs, and move us closer to a financially sustainable model of dignified ageing.
Service charters are meant to guide citizens on what services are offered and what standards to expect. For many older persons, however, these charters remain inaccessible — written in unfamiliar language, displayed in unreadable formats, and disconnected from the realities of ageing. When information cannot be understood, seen, or accessed, dignity is compromised. Making service charters work for older persons is not about compliance; it is about designing systems that respect, include, and prioritize senior citizens.
On 28 January 2026, elders and community advocates from East Kano Location gathered at Hope School for a landmark meeting—one that signaled a shift from isolated interventions to a structured, village-anchored system for elders advocacy, protection, and empowerment. Convened under the guidance of Ethel Foundation for the Aged, the meeting brought together trained elders advocates,…
Some moments remind you that impact is not abstract — it is personal, practical, and deeply human. Today, Ethel Foundation for the Aged reached a major milestone: we completed our single largest sale of 2026 so far through the Inua Wazee Program, with the sale of handwoven baskets made by older persons in our communities….
In Kenya, too many older persons are made to feel like they have “become a burden.”This is not a moral issue. It is a systems failure. Our own laws are clear. Article 57 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees older persons the right to: In addition, the National Policy on Older Persons and Ageing (2009)…
As we began 2026, the question before us was no longer whether older persons deserve dignity — but how consistently our systems deliver it. For too long, ageing in Kenya has been treated as a private family matter, a charitable concern, or an afterthought in development planning. Yet the reality is clear: ageing is a…
This is the heart of our work — building a society where older persons are seen, respected, and embraced.
EVENT OVERVIEW The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was instituted by Pope Francis in 2021 and is marked annually on the fourth Sunday of July, near the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne — the grandparents of Jesus. The Catholic Church established this day to: Honor the wisdom, faith, and life experiences of…
At the Ethel Foundation for the Aged, we are driven by one simple yet profound mission: to ensure that our senior citizens live with dignity, health, and joy. Aging is a natural part of life, but it often comes with unique challenges. Many elderly individuals face loneliness, health issues, and a lack of financial or…