Ethel Foundation for the Aged Celebrates the Day of Older People in Naivasha On July 20, 2024, the Ethel Foundation for the Aged hosted a heartfelt celebration of the Day of Older People in Naivasha, Kenya. The event was a resounding success, drawing attention to the theme “Do Not Neglect Me...
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...
Mai Mahiu Village was woken-up on the night of April 29, 2024 by the sound of roaring flood waters. The raging flood waters from the Kijabe and Kiharu Hills swept across the valley and Mai Mahiu village leaving wanton destruction of lives and property on its pathe. Homes, property, livestock...
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...
TO LAUNCH A STRATEGIC PLAN PROVIDE FOOD HAMPERS ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE ELDERLY PERSONS IN KENYA
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...
(Kenya) On Saturday, 24th July 2021, on the eve of the grandparents’ day, the official launch of Ethel Foundation for the Aged took place in Kenya, East Africa. His Excellency Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria Van Megen, the Apostolic Nuncio of Kenya and South Sudan was the main celebrant at the Eucharistic celebration, along...
