Uganda, Kampala

CONTEXT

In the region of the project implementation, older persons face numerous issues such as poverty, ill-health food insecurity, malnutrition, and poor shelter. Many financial institutions regard elderly people as as risky borrowers and therefore creditworthy. Although the African culture has a rich tradition of supporting older persons, it is also true that modernization is taking fast pace. As a result, many older persons cannot be sure of receiving the level of support they once expected from their children and relatives. Uganda Reach the Aged Association puts great importance on the idea of “lifelong learning” which we at EFK align with. So far, we have only supported school projects, and therefore young children. This project in Uganda is very special to us, as we now also support learning at older ages, therefore contributing to the idea of lifelong learning.

During construction

After construction

Project Type

First Floor of the Elderly Community Centre

Side project: Physiotherapy equipment for elderly center

Construction Period:
December 2021 – July 2022

Side project: 1 month

Budget

43.000€

Side Project Budget

5.000€

Beneficiaries

Elderly People

Partner

Uganda Reach the Aged Association

Donor

Cureus

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Uganda Reach the Aged Association is a nationally recognized organization that has over 80 member organizations spread over various regions in Uganda. Since elderly people are oftentimes forgotten in governmental initiatives, the centre will play an important role in the lifes of the elderly. The center will serve as a gateway to the nation’s aging network, older persons will meet here for community building, experience sharing, and physical therapy.

Among other things the Health and Community Centre will provide:

physiotherapy
recreational activities
information and assistance for internet access
nutrition programs
legal counseling
re-skilling and employment assistance through employment agencies
volunteer and civic engagement opportunities
education, lifelong learning, and arts/cultural programs
intergenerational programs

SIDE PROJECT: PHYSIOTHERAPY EQUIPMENT FOR ELDERLY CENTER

The project supports those who seek access to specialised teams of healthcare practitioners that provide physiotherapy and a comprehensive treatment scheme and follow-up care. The focus lies on independence, health promotion, and stabilisation. This project is important as it addresses the improvement of elderly people’s health and well-being.

The health-and-wellness center space is readily equipped with physiotherapy machines and equipment to complement care for elderly people.