Nandi: Lady Organizes Valentine day celebrations for the elderly

 

Maureen and her team visit the elderly (photo courtesy)

It is said that February is the month of love. Most people have made plans on how to treat their loved ones as we approach Valentine's day on 14th February. For Maureen Maritim, founder  Arise Nandi Empowerment Initiative, this is the day she is planning to treat the elderly in Nandi to a day of celebration and medical check-ups.

The Arise Nandi Empowerment Initiative, a non-profit organization registered and based in Nandi, is organizing a Valentine day celebration to appreciate the elderly in Mosop, Nandi County.

The event which is slated for 14th February is expected to take place at the Kaiboi Technical training college grounds which is in Mosop Subcounty.

According to Maureen who is the organizer, the event is expected to remind the society on the need to embrace and appreciate the elderly.

" We are organizing this event as an appreciation to the elderly. It is because of them that we have grown into who we are." She said.

The Arise Nandi Empowerment Initiative focuses on women training on financial skills, youth empowerment, awareness campaigns, environmental conservation and care for the old in the society.

MEDICAL CAMP

Through partnership with Reale hospital and the Lions Club Eldoret, the organization has organized for medical check up and screening for the elderly.

FUND RAISING

 Miss Maureen is asking for partners and well wishers to chip in to make the day a success. "We have a budget, but that's not enough. we are selling t-shirts at Ksh.1000/= to raise funds for the event. We are therefore calling upon well wishers and interested parties to chip in and make this day a success and memorable to our elders." said Maureen.

If you are willing to contribute you can reach out to Maureen on her Mobile No. 0726519521, or send your contribution to the organization's account KCB 1278285644 or PAYBILL NO. 522522 Account name Arise Nandi Empowerment Initiative