INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE 2026
























In July 2026, Ethel Foundation will return to Kinungi in Naivasha to mark the Day of the Elderly and Grandparents—this time with a bold vision to reach further and impact deeper. Building on the success of 2025, the initiative is evolving from a one-day celebration into a scalable, community-driven platform for dignity, health, and inclusion. By expanding access to over 1,000 older persons, strengthening intergenerational connections, and addressing barriers such as mobility and healthcare access, the 2026 event seeks to demonstrate what truly dignified ageing can look like in Nakuru County
When age becomes a risk: Learn about the challenges facing Kenya’s seniors and efforts to protect their rights and dignity.
Access to clean water is about far more than drinking—it is about health, education, dignity, and opportunity. In Katolo Village, Kisumu, families spend hours each day searching for water, limiting their ability to learn, work, and thrive. Learn how Ethel Foundation for the Aged is working to provide a sustainable clean water solution for over 2,500 people and why your support can create lasting change.
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.
What if we measured a person’s value not by their age, but by the lifetime of contributions they have made? From childhood dreams to the wisdom of older age, every stage of life strengthens our communities. In this article, Ethel Foundation for the Aged explores why ageing is not the end of purpose, but the continuation of a legacy—and why building age-friendly societies begins with recognizing, respecting, and celebrating the contributions of older persons.
World NGO Day is a moment to honor the power of partnership and compassion. At Ethel Foundation for the Aged, we remain committed to ensuring older persons age with dignity, security, and hope