WELCOME TO MANEPO
Empowering Elderly Lives: A Compassionate haven for dignity and Care.
Together, let's embrace the spirit of community and care for our elders.
Our Work
These stories are a celebration of resilience, strength, and the positive impact we can achieve when we come together. Join us in exploring the journeys that have touched lives and continue to inspire change.”
What we have accomplished so far
Since we started, we’ve made significant strides in enhancing the lives of our senior community. We’ve provided essential healthcare services to thousands, ensuring access to quality medical care for those in need. Through our dedicated team of volunteers, we’ve organized numerous engaging activities, fostering social connections and combatting isolation. Our advocacy efforts have led to policy changes benefiting seniors, and our educational initiatives have empowered both elders and caregivers alike. With your support, we’ve built a legacy of compassion and positive impact, and we’re committed to continuing this journey towards a brighter, more inclusive future for our cherished elders.
Our Focus Areas
Violence and Abuse
The abuse of older persons remains taboo in Malawi. It often happens inconspicuously and in many cases goes unnoticed. However, evidence shows that it occurs frequently and in all types of settings in our communities. No community can claim to be immune from any of such forms of abuse/discrimination
Health & Care
According to a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the overwhelming burden of diseases in older men and women in developing countries is now from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer and long-term issues related to reproductive health in women. The health and care needs of people change as they age and should be addressed across the life course.
Income and Security
Malawi ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world and inequality is also very high. Therefore it is not surprising that poverty among older men and women is high. This is largely due to: a lack of appropriate, secure, predictable, and regular income; increase in perennial disasters like floods in some districts, breakdown of the family support systems and/or absence of a universal pension scheme
Voice
Older men and women are experiencing ageism – stereotyping, unfair treatment and discrimination based on a person’s age. This can impact a person’s confidence, job prospects, financial situation and quality of life. Older people are regarded as not being useful
Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency
Worldwide, older people make up 6% of the population but are often excluded from disaster risk reduction and emergency response – this means that the valuable contribution older people can make in these processes is often lost. It also means the specific needs they have are often left out, making them more vulnerable than the people of the other age groups