Putting life into their days with compassion and care
Fifteen year old Elizabeth from Busia County was diagnosed with leukaemia at age nine. For the past six years, Elizabeth’s life has been dominated by long hospital stays over 100 miles from home, painful tests and gruelling treatment. Her illness
Last summer, we brought you news of our project to advance palliative care services within the refugee camps of north-east Kenya. A year later we can share the impact the project has made. In Dadaab, a vast refugee camp housing
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