Elderly person surrounded by family in a community garden

Dignity for the Elderly Foundation — Kenya

Giving Back Dignity to the Elderly

A society where every elderly person lives with dignity, care, and respect.

Our Story

Restoring Dignity Through Community

Kenya's elderly population continues to face poverty, neglect, poor health, social isolation, and limited access to social protection. Despite the enactment of the Older Persons Act (2022) and the National Social Protection Policy, many older persons—especially in rural and low-income urban settings—remain excluded from essential services.

The Dignity for the Elderly Foundation seeks to complement government and community efforts by restoring dignity, protection, and care for elderly persons through community-based, rights-driven, and inclusive interventions.

Vision

A society where every elderly person lives with dignity, care, and respect.

Mission

To restore and safeguard the dignity of elderly people through care, social protection, and community support.

Caring hands holding elderly hands

What We Do

Our Key Activities

Integrated social, health, and community support interventions to improve the quality of life and social inclusion of elderly persons in Kenya.

Identification & Registration

Profiling of vulnerable elderly persons

Social Protection Linkage

Connecting to government programs (OP-CT, NHIF/SHA)

Basic Support

Food assistance, clothing, and assistive devices

Health Outreach

Community-based referrals and home visits

Psychosocial Support

Companionship programs addressing loneliness

Caregiver Training

Training volunteers on elderly care and rights

Advocacy Campaigns

Awareness on Older Persons Act and rights

Partnerships

County governments, health facilities & providers

Community health outreach for elderly persons

"Every elderly person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for."

Our Impact

Expected Outcomes

Improved dignity, well-being, and protection of elderly persons

Increased access to social protection and health services

Strengthened community and family-based elderly care systems

Increased awareness and respect for the rights of older persons in Kenya

Who We Serve

Target Beneficiaries

Elderly Persons

Aged 60 years and above, especially vulnerable and marginalized

Caregivers & Families

Families of elderly persons providing daily care

Community Volunteers

Local support structures and trained volunteers

Join Us in Restoring Dignity

Whether through volunteering, partnership, or donations — your support can transform the lives of elderly persons across Kenya.

Nairobi, Kenya