Ethel foundation volunteers
bridging the gap between the older persons and the youth
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….
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 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…
Growing old is a life course that attracts different cultural attitudes across the world. In Kenya, an emerging area of health has set the pace for discussions on how to care for an ageing population. Health + Medicine editor Joy Wanja Muraya spoke to Lucy Maina about the challenges of geriatric care in Kenya. Sub-Saharan…
A recent study on prevalence of elder abuse revealed that Kisii County is ranked second in prevalence of elder abuse in Kenya. Kilifi and Kirinyaga Counties respectively occupy the first and third positions on the county ranking by prevalence of elder abuse in Kenya. In October 2021, Kisii County struck global headlines when four older…
Report on weaving project during the launch of a livelihood weaving project.