INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE 2026
























Ethel Foundation has expanded its poultry unit and installed solar power as part of a strategic effort to strengthen income-generating systems for older persons. These investments increase production capacity, reduce operational costs, and move us closer to a financially sustainable model of dignified ageing.
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.
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
Service charters are meant to guide citizens on what services are offered and what standards to expect. For many older persons, however, these charters remain inaccessible — written in unfamiliar language, displayed in unreadable formats, and disconnected from the realities of ageing. When information cannot be understood, seen, or accessed, dignity is compromised. Making service charters work for older persons is not about compliance; it is about designing systems that respect, include, and prioritize senior citizens.
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.
When age becomes a risk: Learn about the challenges facing Kenya’s seniors and efforts to protect their rights and dignity.