Mombasa Community Food Hub, Mombasa
Run by people who have been through refugees and displacement and disaster survivors themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in Kenya who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Kenya circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Run by people who have been through refugees and displacement and disaster survivors themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
We help people with immigrating and starting over abroad and student pressure and exams, in person in Kitale and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Evenings and weekends
โTo anyone starting to feel alone as they get older: it's hard when the places you used to go close down. But there are still people out there. Try a phone line, a church group, or even just saying hello to a neighbour. It might feel small, but it helps.โ
โReading this late at night? I've been there. A few years back, that was me. Back then, the only voice some days is the radio. Yesterday I booked a holiday. It doesn't stay this heavy. Be gentle with yourself.โ
โPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder and ask for a double appointment if you can, it changed things for me so and talk to someone, even if it's just in here.โ
โI'm not going to tell you everything happens for a reason so it doesn't. But you can get through it. I did, and I'm not especially strong and try not to make big decisions on the worst days. I learned that the hard way.โ