FEEDING THE ELDERLY
We feed the elderly.
We feed the elderly.
In a world where populations are rapidly ageing, the well-being of older persons has become a crucial concern. Rights of older persons are violated and their needs neglected. They are lonely, sick and abused. To address the issues affecting older persons and violation of their rights, the Ethel Foundation for the aged (EFA) with…
Proverbs 16:31 states that “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.” Getting old is inevitable, and it is a great reward from God. Caring for the aged is not only a moral duty but also a biblical obligation. In his first letter to Timothy, Apostle Paul explained that…
In a heart-wrenching case recently followed up by the Ethel Foundation for the Aged, the plight of an elderly woman, whom we will call Mary, reveals the tragic consequences of a justice system that often leaves vulnerable older people without the protection they desperately need. Two years ago, Mary faced unimaginable terror when she was…
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Gatekeepers pose for a photo during a sensitization workshop in Tabaka – Kisii County (Photo courtesy of Ndizi TV) A recent study on prevalence of elder abuse revealed that Kisii County is ranked second in prevalence of elder abuse in Kenya. Kilifi and Kirinyaga Counties respectively occupy the first and third positions on the…
When age becomes a risk: Learn about the challenges facing Kenya’s seniors and efforts to protect their rights and dignity.