Our Strategic Focus
A dignified life for
Older Persons
Social & Economic Empowerment
Our objective is to promote the strengthening of social and economic safety nets, awareness and understanding of the ageing process, reaching 500,000 older persons by 2029.
Promote older persons rights with a view to accord them decent post-retirement living.
Partner with local NGOs and stakeholders to raise awareness about ageing and dispel misconceptions
Promote healthy ageing by training Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to provide quality care for vulnerable older persons
Initiatives
Champion the establishment of knowledge and heritage hubs in counties for intergenerational interactions.
Facilitate construction and renovation of vulnerable elders persons homes and houses.
Promote programs for financial inclusion of elderly persons
Health & Wellbeing
Our objective is to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable older persons by training health volunteers, providing senior citizens with health programs, and promoting active lifestyles through sports and fitness campaigns.
Initiatives:
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Promote healthy ageing by training Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) for elderly care.
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Collaborate with local healthcare providers to offer health and wellness programs.
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Organize sports events and community fitness programs to encourage older persons adopt active lifestyles,
Environmental Conservation
Our objective is to promote inclusion of older persons and their needs in environmental conservation initiatives, ensuring the adoption of sustainable practices and enhancing climate resilience.
Initiatives
Support active involvement of older persons in ecosystem restoration programs including promotion of indigenous knowledge in nature conservation
Champion the development and or adoption of old age friendly agricultural production and farming systems.
Research and
Advocacy
Initiatives
Our objective is to promote relevant research and advocacy efforts for the development of legislation, policies and practices that ensure the rights and well-being of older persons are recognised and protected.
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Advocate for the inclusion of a post retirement medical plans.
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Advocate for policy reforms that enhance pension schemes, encourage employer contributions, and ensure equitable pension distribution.
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Promote research and policy engagement around pension planning, ageing, geriatrics health, and universal health care.
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Publish research studies with a focus on challenges of old age and sustainable intervention mechanisms
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Participate in national and international events and contribute knowledge and expertise to enhance policies for senior citizens