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Sponsor A Grandparent Kenya

Sponsor A Grandparent Kenya

Sponsor A Grandparent KenyaI arrived at the airport in Kisumu, Western Kenya, greeted by Sister Paul, Sister Damaris, and Charles who drove me to their convent in the town of Ahero, which means “I love” in the Luo language. The Franciscan sisters, along with many...

We Raised the Roof in Kenya!

We Raised the Roof in Kenya!

We Raised the Roof in Kenya!Today I had the great privilege to participate in the build of a new home for a Gran in Ahero, Kenya, Lewinta Yogo, an 83-year-old woman who lost all ten of her children. Our Raise the Roof program allowed us to build several houses,...

Life at the Nguenyyiel Refugee Camp

Life at the Nguenyyiel Refugee Camp

Life at the Nguenyyiel Refugee CampThe Nguenyyiel Refugee camp shelters 97,949 refugees, the largest of the seven camps in Gambella. The focus of the HelpAge intervention funded by Global Affairs Canada, includes Protection and Inclusion, Health and Nutrition, and...

Sponsor a Grandparent program in Ethiopia

Sponsor a Grandparent program in Ethiopia

Project Officer, Bezawit Alemayehu Abera, details her work with Eneredada Elder People Association in Ethiopia where HelpAge Canada offers its Sponsor a Grandparent program.

Exploring Gambella, Ethiopia

Exploring Gambella, Ethiopia

Exploring Gambella, EthiopiaGambella is a region in southeastern Ethiopia that bridges the Baro River and borders South Sudan. It is one of the most marginalized areas of Ethiopia and home to approximately 380,000 refugees from South Sudan sheltered across seven...

Visiting the Jewi and Tierkidi Refugee Camps

Visiting the Jewi and Tierkidi Refugee Camps

Visiting the Jewi and Tierkidi Refugee CampsThe Jewi and Tierkidi Refugee Camps shelter 61,164 and 68,001 refugees from South Sudan. Both camps focused on providing protection and inclusion, and health and nutrition to older people and people with special needs. We...

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