OUR IMPACT

CASAK’s Role in Creating a Global Impact on Sustainable Development

The Care for Aging Sisters Association Kenya, CASAK’s model of care is not just about aging—it is about dignity, service, sustainability, and justice. By integrating spiritual values with professional practice, CASAK is a faith-based driver of transformative and inclusive development that touches lives and shapes systems, with global implications.

CASAK is therefore, uniquely positioned to contribute to global sustainable development by championing the dignity, health, and well-being of elderly and their caregivers. Through a values-based and service-oriented approach, CASAK addresses critical gaps in care, education, and equity that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Promoting Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3)

CASAK improves the health outcomes of aging by:

Providing health and nutrition services for both preventive and curative care.
Training caregivers in geriatric and palliative care, ensuring compassionate and competent support.
Encouraging lifestyle changes for healthy aging, including mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

1. Promoting Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3)

CASAK improves the health outcomes of aging members by:

Providing telehealth and nutrition services for both preventive and curative care.
Training caregivers in geriatric and palliative care, ensuring compassionate and competent support.
Encouraging lifestyle changes for healthy aging, including mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

2. Quality Education and Lifelong Learning (SDG 4)

Through its Geriatric Care Management Training and mentorship programs, CASAK:

Equips religious and lay caregivers with professional skills.
Develops training materials and workshops on aging, spirituality, and sustainable caregiving.
Fosters intergenerational learning, engaging the young and community members in the aging process.

3. Gender Equality and Empowerment (SDG 5)

CASAK strengthens the role of women religious by:

Empowering elderly members to continue contributing to church and society through wisdom and mentorship.
Advocating for recognition and care of aging especially of the women in religious life.
Promoting inclusive policies that protect vulnerable older women.

4. Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)

By advocating for aged and supporting marginalized caregivers, CASAK:

Works to reduce disparities in access to healthcare, social protection, and education among members.
Ensures inclusive elder care services, irrespective of congregation size or location.
Engages in policy advocacy for age-friendly systems within the church and society.

5. Sustainable Communities and Institutions (SDG 11 & 16)

CASAK contributes to resilient systems by:

Supporting the development of congregational care plans and inter-congregational collaboration.
Encouraging ethical leadership and accountability in elder care.
Promoting human-centered systems change, rooted in compassion, subsidiarity, and justice.

6. Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)

CASAK believes that sustainable impact is a collective responsibility. Therefore, it:

Builds strong local and global partnerships with church institutions, donors, academic bodies, and health professionals.
Participates in knowledge exchange platforms for elderly care.
Leverages its network for policy dialogue, resource sharing, and advocacy.the

Gender Equality and Empowerment (SDG 5)

CASAK strengthens the role of women religious by:

Empowering elderly to continue contributing to church and society through wisdom and mentorship.
Advocating for recognition and care of aging women in the society.
Promoting inclusive policies that protect vulnerable older women.