Food Insecurity and Limited Engagement for the Elderly
In urban informal settlements like Kibera, food insecurity is a major challenge, especially for the elderly. Many older persons face:
🍽️ Limited Access to Nutritious Food – Rising food costs and lack of resources make it difficult for elderly individuals to access fresh, healthy meals.
🚶 Physical Inactivity & Isolation – Without regular engagement, many elderly persons experience loneliness and a decline in physical health.
🌱 Loss of Traditional Farming Knowledge – Many elders grew up farming, but urbanization and changing lifestyles have disconnected them from this practice.
🌍 Environmental Degradation – Lack of green spaces and sustainable food production contributes to poor urban living conditions.
Without solutions, elderly individuals remain disempowered, dependent on external food aid, and deprived of meaningful activities that contribute to their well-being.
Sustainable Farming for Food Security & Well-being
KDCCE’s Community Garden Initiative empowers elderly persons by:
🌿 Providing a Shared Garden – Older persons cultivate vegetables, ensuring access to fresh, nutritious food.
💪 Promoting Active Living – Farming activities encourage movement and engagement, improving physical and mental health.
👵🏽 Fostering Knowledge Exchange – Elders share traditional farming techniques with younger generations, preserving valuable agricultural skills.
🤝 Strengthening Community Bonds – A collective farming space builds a sense of purpose, cooperation, and mutual support.
♻️ Encouraging Sustainability – The program promotes eco-friendly farming methods, reducing reliance on external food sources.
Through this initiative, the elderly regain their independence, improve their nutrition, and create a sustainable food system that benefits the entire community.
Support Sustainable Agriculture for the Elderly!
✔️ Donate Farming Supplies – Contribute seeds, tools, and materials to expand the community garden.
✔️ Volunteer Your Time – Help cultivate the garden and learn from the elders’ farming wisdom.
✔️ Advocate for Green Spaces – Support urban agriculture projects that empower elderly persons and promote food security.
✔️ Buy & Support – Purchase produce from community gardens to encourage self-sustainability.
Together, we can create a greener, healthier, and more resilient community—one garden at a time!