Monthly Discussion Forums on Ageing (MDFA)
Monthly Discussion Forums On Ageing (MDFA)
Background: Kenya is undergoing a significant demographic shift. According to the 2019 Kenya Census, approximately 2.7 million people (6% of the total population of 47.5 million) are aged 60 years and older. This population is projected to more than double by 2050, reaching 10.3% of the total population. This transition presents both challenges and opportunities for social policy, community planning, and public service delivery.
Strategic Approach: The inaugural MDFA will be co-convened by the Ageing Concern Foundation and Suqoon. These forums will bring together stakeholders working with and for older persons, including: Older Persons Organizations (OPOs), Government ministries and departments, Civil society organizations (CSOs), Health institutions and Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (OPWDs).
Objective: To create an inclusive platform for stakeholders to: Share knowledge and best practices, Advocate for the rights and well-being of older persons, strengthen stakeholder networks and joint strategies, build capacity and coordinate actions for common issues.
Inaugural Forum: Sensitization Workshop on Inua Jamii Transition from bank to M-Pesa payment.