MARYS HOPE FOR ELDERLY

About Us

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION

Mary’s Hope for Elderly is a non-profit, community-based organization established in 2020 in Karai, Kikuyu, Kiambu county, to support and care for elderly individuals aged 70 and above. The organization is named in honor of Mary Wanjiku Ngugi, a woman whose life and experiences embody the mission and values of the initiative.


Mary dedicated her life to her family, the church, and serving others, often visiting the sick and elderly. As a subsistence farmer, she worked tirelessly but had no savings to rely on in her later years.


In her old age, Mary faced numerous challenges. Her health deteriorated, and she suffered from loneliness, depression, arthritis, hypertension, and diabetes. Her inability to socialize as she once had compounded these struggles, especially as her strength waned and her social circle diminished. Although she received regular medical care, the lack of meaningful social interaction remained a significant challenge, greatly impacting her overall well-being. Mary passed away in February 2018, leaving behind a legacy that emphasizes the importance of social connections and personal development in aging gracefully.


Inspired by her mother’s story, Trish Wangui, founded Mary’s Hope for the Elderly. As the organization’s Founder and Director, Trish is dedicated to addressing the unique social and health challenges faced by elderly individuals. Through its programs, Mary’s Hope for Elderly provides care, companionship, and a sense of community, ensuring seniors can live their later years with dignity and joy.

Benefits achieved  

  1. The elderly support groups hold weekly meetings in their local communities, offering opportunities to engage spiritually through collective worship, share personal experiences, and participate in physical exercises.
  2. The elderly have built strong social networks, fostering meaningful relationships and mutual support.
  3. They actively engage in community activities, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive environment.
  4. We are proud to witness significant improvements in their overall health and well-being, bringing joy and hope to their lives
  5. We aim to bring joy to vulnerable elderly individuals in society. Currently, we are supporting a university student abandoned by her mother and left in the care of her impoverished grandmother. Every great journey begins with a single step.
  6. We have ambitious leaders who remain committed to volunteering their time and efforts to care for our elderly through supportive groups.

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Our Vision

To envision a society where elderly individuals thrive, embracing happiness, good health, and active lifestyles through community support and meaningful engagement

Mobilizing

We mobilize and encourage the elderly to join the existing supportive groups to socialize and support one another.

Mentoring

We mentor the elderly to enhance their personal, social, and economic well-being.

Compassion

We care for the sick and vulnerable elderly by visiting them in their homes, providing food to those in need, and addressing other general needs.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

What we’ve done so far

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Number of support groups

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Members and volunteers

5 years

Projected growth


Our Mission

To empower the elderly to actively engage in community affairs and participate in activities that promote their personal growth and socio-economic development.

Our Objectives

We warmly invite our generous supporters, both locally and internationally, to join us in realizing our vision of a brighter future for the elderly in our community. Together, we can create meaningful change by focusing on three key initiatives:

1. Empowering the Elderly: Implementing income-generating activities in their respective groups to foster independence, self-reliance, and dignity.

2. Building a Modern Rescue Centre: Establishing a safe and welcoming haven for severely neglected elderly individuals and those rescued from the streets, offering comprehensive care, unwavering support, and essential services to restore their dignity and well-being.

3. Providing Ongoing Care: Delivering continuous support to the most vulnerable, including access to nutritious food, healthcare, and essential resources.


With your support, we can make a lasting and transformative impact on the lives of our elderly population.


Helping the elderly

We are appealing for food stuff: maize flour, rice, cereals, cooking oil, clothes and blankets. Giving elderly basic needs can have a great impact in society. We can donate our resources to help the elderly in need by making an elderly smile again.

Challenges experienced by elderly

Social 

Social isolation from friends and family, poor living standards, and multiple losses such as the loss of strength, good health, loved ones, and the inability to enjoy favorite foods due to chronic illnesses.

 

Cultural 

Changes in cultural norms and values significantly impact the elderly. The breakdown of families, the migration of individuals seeking better opportunities in urban centers, and the inability of children to care for their aging parents.

Physical and mental 

Chronic diseases such as arthritis, depression, dementia, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and anxiety disorders often arise due to challenges such as loneliness, inactivity, poverty, and a lack of self-awareness about their well-being.