WEAVING PROJECT REPORT
Report on weaving project during the launch of a livelihood weaving project.
How to Care for the Aged in the Community The thought of getting old could have struck your mind at a given time. You wonder how life will be, will you be able to care for yourself, or how will you cope up? Well, some of us will be having kids or relatives who…
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.
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.
TO LAUNCH A STRATEGIC PLAN PROVIDE FOOD HAMPERS ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE ELDERLY PERSONS IN KENYA
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,…
SLOPAK in Action: Kisumu’s Elder Livelihood Groups
In Kisumu’s vibrant communities, SLOPAK project brings older persons together weekly for practical livelihood training.
These gatherings equip elders with, handicrafts, and financial skills suited to the regions’ markets.
This scalable model echoes Tanzania’s VICOBA success—70% financial independence in two years—advancing Kenya’s Older Persons Policy toward dignified ageing systems.