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Investing in Dignity. Building Self Reliance. Transforming Lives.

Based in Oyugis, Homa Bay County, Kenya, the Ken Ogelo Foundation works with donors and communities to support elderly persons, widows, and widowers. Through improved healthcare access, food security, psychosocial support, and sustainable income programs, we empower vulnerable individuals to build resilience, independence, and stronger communities.
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Supporting Vulnerable Communities — From the Elders Who Built Them to the Children Who Will Carry Them Forward
Two Communities • One Promise.
Hope for Kenya’s Most Vulnerable Lives

The Ken Ogelo Foundation was founded on the belief that no one in society should be forgotten because of age, poverty, illness, or circumstance. Every person deserves dignity, care, protection, and the opportunity to live with hope.

Established in honor of the late Kerina Ogelo, the Foundation serves vulnerable groups within rural communities across Kenya through compassionate, community-driven programs that support children, the elderly, and disadvantaged families facing hardship, neglect, illness, and unsafe living conditions.

We respond where help has been delayed or absent, focusing on the real people behind every need — the grandparent struggling to care for orphaned grandchildren, the vulnerable family without basic support, and the child forced to learn in unsafe conditions.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to restore dignity, protect lives, and build stronger, more caring communities for those who need it most.

Our New office block along Oyugis–Homa Bay Road,directly opposite Nyangiela Primary School.

Creating Safe, Dignified Futures for Children & Elders

Risks Children & Elders Face

Limited Access to Essential Care

Many children and elders face barriers to healthcare, nutrition, education, and daily support services, increasing vulnerability and reducing opportunities for healthy and dignified living.

Isolation, Neglect & Loss of Dignity

Without consistent community and family support, children and elders may experience loneliness, neglect, emotional distress, and limited social inclusion.

Poverty & Social Vulnerability

Economic hardship can lead to missed education, food insecurity, unsafe living conditions, dependency, and reduced access to opportunities that support long-term wellbeing.

Be Part of Changing Lives Today

Every act of support creates safer environments, brighter opportunities for children, and dignified care for elders. Join us in building stronger communities and creating lasting impact for generations to come.
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