GENESIS
The Care for Aging Sisters Association Kenya (CASAK) is a non-profit organization established following an international study on the care of elderly and infirm sisters, conducted across Africa, North America, and South America by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. In Kenya and four other African countries, the research was carried out by the Centre for Research in Religious Life and Apostolate (CERRA-Africa, 2021). The study highlighted the urgent need for interventions to support older and sick sisters, prompting several religious congregations under the Association of the Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK) to collaborate in addressing these needs.
In 2022, the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi took the initiative to seek partnerships with interested congregations to form a network focused on the care of elderly and infirm sisters.
With the guidance and support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, 22 pioneer congregations met on 1st March 2023 to officially launch the network. During this meeting, members elected the first Board of Governors, began drafting the Association’s constitution which defined its identity, mission, and activities and established an office with appointed staff to lead the initiatives. The new Association operates independently of its parent body, the Association of the Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), which continues to act as its Sponsor.
LEADERSHIP
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
2024-2029
To achieve its Mission Care for Aging Sisters Association Kenya will concentrate of the flowing objectives:
Strengthening Care Capacity
Improve infrastructure and human capital for quality service delivery.
Financial Sustainability
Build stable and diversified funding for long-term impact.
Operational Excellence
Enhance efficiency in systems, processes, and service delivery.
Geriatric Care Development
Advance caregiver training and integrated care planning.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Promote healthy and organic-based investments for wellbeing.
Climate Resilience
Support adaptation and resilience for elderly and vulnerable groups.
Collaboration & Partnerships
Strengthen partnerships for coordinated development.
Get to understand Our strategic Plan for the period 2024-2025
A WORD FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the profound words of Pope Francis, we are reminded that a society neglecting the elderly and the young jeopardizes its own future, for it disregards the precious well of wisdom and potential........
SR. JOSPHINE KANGOGO KEINO, DSH
FOREWORD
As the world faces the growing concern of caring for aging sisters, particularly those who have dedicated their lives to various ministries such as to education, health, social ministry, and pastoral care, just to mention a few, a pressing question emerges........