Ministry to Senior Citizens

Interchristian Fellowships' Evangelical Mission (IcFEM)

Ministry to Senior Citizens - Introduction

Old age was looked on as a minor issue in society especially in extended families as an old aged person would be taken care of by the clan and relatives, but now, things have changed due to social, economical and general livelihood constraints. Also there are now very many old people who are becoming a nation on its own in society. IcFEM mission addresses the needs of the old in the community by the use of a grass root structure through a program called Ministry to the Senior Citizens. It is also striving to identify, assess and reach frail and needy elderly who are 75 years and above but the programme will also assess those under the age of 75 years and recommend/refer accordingly.

Vision:

Well cared for and nurtured senior citizens in the society.

Mission:

Empowering the society to care for the elderly.

Goal:

Improved, dignified life for the elderly

Objective:

To promote Christian care for the elderly.
To equip families to offer services to the senior citizens in society.
Mobilise fellowship, church leaders and other stakeholders on their responsibility to the senior citizen.
Sensitise the elderly on legacy, ownership and transfer of inheritance of their property.
Collaborate and network with relevant others.

Activities:

Train and equip assistant coordinators and facilitators in all Fellowships and Local Transformation Units (LTU).
Train leaders of different levels i.e. the LTU executive, assistant coordinators and facilitators to understand their roles and responsibilities to the elderly.
Create awareness in families, Churches and society on their responsibility to care for elderly.
Train Fellowship members on their Kingdom mandate to minister to the needy and frail elderly in the community.
Identify, organise and establish links.
Monitor, evaluate and report on the set activities.

Meet the Team ↓

Sarah Akello

Coordinator for Senior Citizens