ELDERLY PROJECT
Technical skills for the elderly
Ethel Foundation for the Aged recently conducted a needs assessment and fact-finding exercise in Baringo County to better understand the challenges facing older persons in the region. Through community dialogue with elders, local leaders, and stakeholders, the meeting highlighted pressing issues including food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, economic vulnerability, and social isolation. The insights gathered are now informing Ethel Foundation’s ongoing deliberations on how it can work alongside communities and partners to strengthen support systems, promote dignity, and improve the quality of life for older persons in Baringo and across Kenya.
Weaving isn’t just an art form or a craft; for the elderly, it is a lifeline—a thread that connects them to a world of significance and empowerment.Thus it is not merely about crafting beautiful pieces; it’s about weaving together the fabric of life for the elderly. It instils purpose, bridges generational divides, and empowers them…
Anna Mary Robertson, better know as Grandma Moses, didn’t try painting until her late 70’s. According to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, she spent her life as a farm wife and mother, selling homemade food to support her family. She drew inspiration from life on the farm and as a hobby, she…
The less privileged elders need our love and care. This project will provide meal, medical care and recreation to 57 homeless old age persons. Every day we provide nutritious food to destitute elder, who are neglected by their families. Due to poverty some families not able to feed these older persons. Among 57 poor old…
See the Impact: Watch Powerful Feedback from the S. Mugirango Kisii Medical Camp! https://youtu.be/sBUqQvYBP18
The older a person is, the longer his life history. You may be amazed at the stories they can tell about themselves and their lives. You may want to salute or thank the old man who served his country in the military in World War II, Korea, or Vietnam. He can be proud of his…