Putting life into their days with compassion and care
Many of the families we support struggle to afford food. Their caring responsibilities often force them to give up work, leaving little money for basic necessities. Many sell their land to afford medical treatment, leaving little space to grow their
At just 18 years old, Rahma’s life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Raised by her elderly grandmother, who also cares for six other orphaned grandchildren, the family struggled to afford treatment, relying on small donations from
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Kenya, yet many face their illness in silence. Societal expectations, stigma and the distressing side effects of treatment make it difficult for men to seek help. As a result, too
For the past decade, we have proudly provided partial sponsorship for nurses pursuing the Higher Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). This initiative has been instrumental in strengthening the palliative care workforce across Kenya,
For two years, palliative care nurses Alice and Susan provided compassionate care to patients under challenging conditions at Kanyakine Hospital in Meru County. With limited resources and no dedicated space, they worked tirelessly in hospital corridors and even under trees
Bonface Omosa, a 67-year-old retired teacher from Kisii County, was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer six months ago. This aggressive disease is often diagnosed late, causing severe symptoms like intense pain, weight loss, and exhaustion, all of which Bonface
Mr Omari, a retired police officer, led a healthy, active life before his diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. In his search for a diagnosis his disease had advanced beyond treatment and his finances had
Our Every Child Counts project began in October 2023 covering three Kenyan counties; Kajiado, Meru and Siaya. Designed to address three key barriers to the development and delivery of child palliative care; Lack of health workers with knowledge and skills
Valary aged 17, lived a normal life as a teenager, enjoying school and living with her family in rural Eldoret. She first noticed her leg had began to swell in mid-2023. Initially dismissing it, her family soon sought help from
“I joined the volunteer team because I wanted to start giving back to my community. The training was inspiring: such a parade of bright, heartful people sharing their knowledge on palliative care. And the volunteering has been rich: meeting good