WEAVING PROJECT
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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,…
At the beginning of many livelihood programmes, participation often looks like engagement—but not yet ownership. People show up, receive support, and follow guidance, but the deeper shift is still unfolding quietly beneath the surface.
In the Ethel Foundation chicken livelihood programme, this was also the starting point. Over time, however, something began to change—not just in productivity, but in mindset. Participants moved from cautious involvement to active responsibility, and eventually toward a sense of ownership over what they were building.
What emerged was not only improved outcomes, but a deeper transformation: restored confidence, renewed dignity, and the return of agency in everyday life.
This is where livelihood work becomes more than support—it becomes systems-based change in how people see themselves and their future.
Healthy aging encompasses various aspects of physical, mental, and social well-being that enable individuals to maintain their quality of life as they grow older. Here’s a conceptual framework highlighting key components: Physical Health: Regular Exercise: Engaging in activities that promote cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and balance. Balanced Nutrition: Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,…
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.