INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE 2026
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The SLOPAK Livelihood Project Schedule and the Power of Peer Gatherings: Empowering Older Persons in Kisumu
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.
Reimagining the 2026 Day of the Elderly and Grandparents in Kinungi, Naivasha
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
Kisumu Older Persons’ First Basket Collection Is Ready
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.
From Research to Validation: Stakeholders Convene to Strengthen Elder Care and Advocacy Programmes in Kenya and India
Following research and stakeholder engagement in Kenya and Kerala, India, Ethel Foundation for the Aged (EFA) and the Redemptorist Solidarity Office (RSO) are advancing to the validation phase of a cross-country learning process on elder care and advocacy. The forthcoming Validation Workshop will bring together key stakeholders to review findings, strengthen recommendations, and refine a proposed Redemptorist Elder Care and Advocacy Model aimed at promoting dignified, person-centred, and holistic care for older persons.
