Founder of Mama Ibado Charity Ahmed Rashid Jibril will this year summit Africa's tallest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro, in a bid to raise funds to support Kenya’s vulnerable seniors in need.
On August 3, 2024, he will embark on a journey to the roof of Mt. Kilimanjaro not just as a personal challenge, but as a mission to raise awareness and funds for Mama Ibado Charity's Seniors Feeding Program.
Over the last 13 years, this program has been a beacon of hope for many seniors, providing essential food rations, offering healthcare support and improving living standards for needy seniors aged 60 years and above.
"The elderly are the pillars of our community, yet many of them face the harsh reality of hunger. This is something we cannot and should not ignore. As a fellow senior, I understand the dignity and respect that our elderly persons deserve," Jibril said.
"It's our noble responsibility to ensure that no senior goes to bed hungry, feeling abandoned or forgotten. We owe it to them, we owe it to ourselves to restore their dignity and support them in their twilight years."
The goal of this initiative is to raise Sh13 Million (USD 100,000), which will provide essential food supplies for 1,000 seniors.
Jibril emphasized that each contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in the lives of these seniors.
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, he reiterated, is symbolic of the journey and struggles that our seniors face every day.
"As I take each step to the majestic peak, I'll be carrying with me the hopes and dreams of those I aim to support," said Jibril.
Mama Ibado Charity’s Seniors Feeding Program has been in operation since 2011, providing monthly food rations to 50 seniors and growing their impact reach to the current 1,000 seniors in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties.
The Charity not only provides nutritional support but also other interventions, such as improved housing and access to quality healthcare, demonstrating a holistic approach to senior care.