At Mzee Care, we are dedicated to improving the lives of the elderly and vulnerable children through healthcare, advocacy, and economic empowerment. Here’s how we make a difference.

Mobile Health Care Units

MHU program seeks to provide sustainable healthcare solutions to destitute elders, OVCs in their communities. MHU will conduct specialized camps on various diseases and free health check-ups to the elderly and vulnerable children; this will save them from the long queues at hospitals which are also very far from their communities. The foundation partners with different hospitals to carry out these health camps.

Livelihood Support

The foundation mobilizes elders through the formation of Elder-Self-Help-Groups (ESHGs) that are centered on sustainable income generating programs that enhance the economic stability and well-being of older adults. These programs often aim to provide opportunities for income generation, skills development, and social inclusion. Here are some key types of livelihood support programs for the elderly.

  • Self-Employment and Micro-enterprises: Support elderly individuals in starting small businesses or micro-enterprises through training, grants, or micro-loans.
  • Agricultural Programs: Provide resources and training for elderly individuals in rural areas to engage in farming, gardening, or other agricultural activities. 
  • Skills Development and Training: Vocational training programs help older adults learn new skills or upgrade existing ones, making them more employable.
  • Handicrafts and Artisanal Skills: Encourage older adults to engage in traditional crafts, arts, and other creative activities that can be sold for income.
  • Financial Support and Services: Pension Schemes ensure that elderly individuals have access to pension benefits to provide a steady source of income.
  • Savings and Investment Programs: Offer financial literacy programs to help the elderly manage savings, investments, and retirement funds effectively.
  • Microfinance and Microcredit: Provide small loans to support entrepreneurial activities among elderly individuals.
  • Social Enterprises and Cooperatives: Form Elderly Cooperatives where older adults can work together on shared business ventures, pooling resources and skills.
  • Government and NGO Initiatives: Implement government-led initiatives that provide financial aid, subsidies, and other support to elderly individuals engaging in livelihood activities.
  • NGO Support: Partner with other local and international non-governmental organizations to offer comprehensive programs that address the economic and social needs of the elderly.

Support/ Sponsor a granny

There are thousands of destitute elders who do not even have access to two meals and the means to meet their basic needs. With this program, monetary support, food, clothing, both temporary and permanent shelter is given to the needy elders who will be identified by our project partners in communities.

Education Assistance for OVCs

Due to poverty, children often miss out on education, this program helps to empower and uplift the status of orphans in a society. MHF advocates and promotes education for OVCs as we believe education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty for the vulnerable.

  • Scholarship programs that offer financial aid to ensure that children can attend school.
  • Special education services to cater for children with disabilities or learning difficulties.
  • School infrastructure support (Water, hygiene and sanitation).
  • Literacy initiatives for example after school programs that provide academic support, tutoring and extracurricular activities.

Welfare & Food Security

Mzee Care is aware of the greater need for food security for its target populations and the ever- increasing concern for the environment and climate change. Emphasis is on supporting communities to utilize appropriate environmentally friendly technologies and empowering women and youth to participate in environment management decision making processes.

  • Sustainable agriculture programs
  • Environment and climate change
  • Water and sanitation.

Mzee Assisted Living Facility

One of the foundation’s goals is to establish a home facility where older persons and vulnerable children can attend clinic visits, rehabilitation, meals and diets, education, entertainment and companionship. The facility will also house the Foundation’s head offices and also have guest wings for accommodation and overseas volunteers.

Health & Wellness

The foundation mobilises elders through the formation of Elder-Self-Help-Groups (ESHGs) that are centered on sustainable income generating programs that enhance the economic stability and well-being of older adults. These programs often aim to provide opportunities for income generation, skills development, and social inclusion. Here are some key types of livelihood support programs for the elderly.

  • Health care and transport support
  •  Mental Health Services (aimed at improving Mental Health Psychosocial Support, counselling, therapy and support for mental health issues).
  • Home care services
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Disabilities and rehabilitation
  • Nutrition Programs (Outreach and emergency food distribution for vulnerable households)

Rights and Advocacy

Mzee Care uses research and documentation to guide its interventions and promote the rights of the marginalized groups. Focus is on working with policy makers and influential leaders in providing a conducive environment for the community members to enjoy their rights.

  •  Gender and reduction of GBV and social injustices inflicted on older women and girls
  • Ageism awareness and protection of old persons
  • Social protection of marginalized groups and individuals

Health and Wellness

Mzee Foundation promotes the health and wellness of its persons of concern through advocating for better health and wellness.

  • Health care and transport support
  • Mental Health Services (aimed at improving Mental Health
  • Psychosocial Support, counselling, therapy and support for mental health issues)
  • Home care services
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Disabilities and rehabilitation
  • Nutrition Programs (Outreach and emergency food distribution for vulnerable households)

Social Services and Welfare Programs

  • Child Protective Services (CPS): Protect children from abuse and neglect and provide foster care and adoption services.
  • Family Support Programs: Offer parenting classes, family counseling, and support for at-risk families.
  • Legal Support and Advocacy: Child Advocacy Centers provide a safe space for children to receive support and speak with legal and psychological professionals.
  • Legal Aid: Assist children and their families with legal issues, including custody battles and immigration issues.
  • Community-Based Programs: Mentoring Programs pair children with adult mentors to provide guidance and support.
  • Recreational Programs: Engage children in sports, arts, and other recreational activities to promote social skills and physical health.
  • Violence Prevention Programs: Work to reduce gang involvement and youth violence through education and community initiatives.

These programs collectively aim to create a supportive environment for OVCs and elderly persons to address immediate needs while fostering long-term development and stability as they maintain their livelihoods and improve their quality of life.

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