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Ethel Foundation For The Aged psychosocial interventions bridge the intergenerational and mental health treatment gap. Trained grandmothers called Ethel Foundation Elderly Counselors provide free and accessible mental health services, support and resources in their underserved communities. The services include mental health awareness raising, interpersonal counseling, group talk therapy, life skills building, referrals to specialists/hospitals or…

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. On behalf of the Ethel Foundation for the Aged,I am writing to appeal for your assistance in providing much-needed food donations to support vulnerable elderly individuals in our community. The event will take place on the 20th of July 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows…

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.