KDCCE

In Kibera, growing older often means growing invisible. This densely populated area of Kenya is one of the largest informal settlements in the world. Most residents live in poverty, and public services are limited or unreliable. While many organizations in Kibera focus on children or working-age adults, older people are rarely included in programs—and are often left to fend for themselves.

​Over 10,000 Kibera residents are elders. Many live alone, without family nearby. Some are bedridden or too weak to leave home. Others spend their days searching for food or simply waiting for someone to check in. With no regular access to healthcare, therapy, or social support, aging in Kibera can mean extreme loneliness, declining health, and a slow disappearance from community life.