About Us

Our story

Elderly are an integral part of a population and should be respected, given attention and care. However, due to changing family structure and modernization, elderly population in Turkana are facing inevitable challenges. Turkana County is the poorest county in Kenya with the older persons facing the highest levels of poverty, negligence, illnesses and loneliness.

Amina anakasikou CBO has identified the following underlying causes for the above situation in Turkana:

During migrations, some families prefer to leave their older
persons behind as places they migrate to are often prone to
conflicts due to fights for water and pasture.
Some families cannot afford adequate foods for the proper
nutrition of the Older persons.
Some Older persons cannot access health care services and remain untreated and maltreated for many diseases.
In many cases, the elderly persons are often deprived of proper care, tender love and participation in – social events and spiritual activities.
There is no residential facility for the homeless and destitute Old age persons. A place they can live under proper care where their special needs are considered.

Who we are

Amina responds to the needs and promotes the rights of older people and persons living with disability in Turkana by providing economic, social, emotional and spiritual support. We strive for a world where older persons and persons with disability are respected and valued, their voices are heard, their contributions are recognized, their basic needs are met, and their human rights are realized

"Respecting the Past, Supporting the Present, Securing the Future."

Our mission

To promote the dignity and worth of the older persons in Turkana through providing a high quality care, empowering them to optimize their potential and access all available services and opportunities in the community.

Our vision

We aspire for a society where the older persons are respected, cared for and given a fulfilling old age experience.

Our Values

Integrity
Respect
Compassion
Commitment
Service to others

Livelihood and food security programs (building resilience).
⁠Provide education and life skills training.
Offering emergency humanitarian assistance (cash transfers).
Promote peace and security.
Ageing and HIV/AIDS programs.
Mngt of environment and natural resources (promoting climate change).
Health and nutrition programs.

How to Help

Donating

By giving a donation, you’ll help make a difference to the lives of older people living in poverty. Your regular support allows the organization to plan for the future. It means that we can commit to longer-term projects that help older people and their families not just today, but for years to come.

Buy a book

Support our cause by purchasing our books, where all proceeds directly fund programs for older persons in Turkana. By buying these books, you not only contribute to essential resources like food, shelter, and healthcare but also help create a brighter future for those in need.

Become a partner

Partner with us to transform the lives of older persons in Turkana. Your partnership demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility and helps create sustainable change in the community. Join us in making a lasting impact.

Fundraise for the Older Persons

By organizing a fundraising initiative, you can help provide essential resources like food, medicine, clothing, and shelter for the elderly who face extreme poverty and neglect.