Day of the older persons
Feeding the elderly with a message
(Kenya) On Saturday, 24th July 2021, on the eve of the grandparents’ day, the official launch of Ethel Foundation for the Aged took place in Kenya, East Africa. His Excellency Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria Van Megen, the Apostolic Nuncio of Kenya and South Sudan was the main celebrant at the Eucharistic celebration, along with Fr Paul…
Good Friday reminds us that compassion is not just a feeling—it is a responsibility. At Ethel Foundation, we are turning reflection into action by restoring dignity and care to older persons who need it most.
Advancing healthier ,productive ageing Weaving Viondos on the Second Day of Training in Kibera In the heart of Kibera, a vibrant and resilient community in Nairobi, Kenya, a remarkable transformation is taking place. Elderly individuals, often overlooked and underestimated, are coming together to learn the art of weaving viondos (baskets) on the second day…
Dignified ageing in Kenya is increasingly being shaped by integrated approaches that combine advocacy, livelihoods, and legal empowerment. Recent work in Kisumu County demonstrates how engaging older persons as active participants in governance, while simultaneously strengthening their economic resilience and access to justice, can create more sustainable and impactful outcomes. As this model expands to new regions, it offers critical lessons for social work education and practice on the importance of building systems — not isolated interventions — to support ageing populations.
Proverbs 16:31 states that Gray hair is a crown of glory, so the golden years of life should be filled with satisfaction. It is a Biblical obligation for Christians to care for the aged. We as Ethel foundation for the aged have 44 dependents that we provide basic essentials and medical aid to, entirely dependent…
Mr Wanjala with the pope representative in kenya