Hospice Care Kenya

04/09/2026

Hospice Care Kenya fundraiser news!

⛰️109km ~ 5,400m of climbing ~ Up to 30 hours on the move

In just a few weeks' time, Peter Gandon will stand on the start line of the UTMB Nice Côte d'Azur 100K.

The challenge is huge:
🏃 109km distance
⛰️ 5,400m of elevation gain
⏱️ Up to 30 hours to complete the course

That's almost the equivalent of climbing Ben Nevis four times while covering ultra-marathon distance.
Pete has put in months of training and preparation, all in support of Hospice Care Kenya.

Please support Pete's challenge, donate via his JustGiving fundraising page, link in the comments.

04/09/2026

New project announcement!🎉

Many of the families we support in Kenya are caring for a loved one with a serious illness while struggling to afford food.
Over the next 18 months, we'll be working with 300 hospice families across Kenya to establish home gardens and small food-growing projects.
From sack gardens in busy urban communities to poultry projects in drier regions, families will be growing fresh food, reducing household costs and building a little more security for the future.

We can't wait to share stories from the families taking part 🌱🌱

25/08/2026

This September, Peter Gandon will take on the incredible UTMB Nice Côte d'Azur 100K, a demanding ultra-marathon covering 109km through the mountains above Nice, in support of Hospice Care Kenya.

Pete's connection to HCK goes back much further than this challenge. He spent his early childhood in Nairobi, where his mum volunteered with Hospice Care Kenya and Nairobi Hospice. That experience marked the beginning of her long career in palliative care nursing, a vocation she continued for many years after returning to the UK.
As a family, they've remained connected to and supportive of HCK ever since.

Now, Pete is taking on this epic challenge to help raise funds so HCK can continue supporting adults, children and families living with incurable illnesses.

If you'd like to support Pete's fundraising journey, please visit his Just Giving fundraising page, link in the comments.

12/08/2026

💜 Our Community Health Volunteers are at the heart of our child palliative care work. Today volunteers from Meru County came together with religious and community leaders to share experiences, learn from one another, and plan the future of child palliative care in their communities.
Their uplifting song about fighting cancer and raising awareness reflects the passion, hope and commitment they bring to supporting children and families every day. Through referrals, home visits, and ongoing support, these volunteers are helping ensure that children with serious illnesses receive the care they need closer to home.
Together, they are building stronger communities, increasing awareness and ensuring that no child or family faces their journey alone. 💜

30/07/2026

It’s International Day of Friendship 💙

This is Elizabeth, a wonderful nurse at Siaya Hospice, with her patient Joseph, a teenager she's supported since his diagnosis. Over months of appointments and home visits, that professional nurse-patient relationship has grown into real trust and friendship. It help patients feel less alone during the difficult times they face.
It's a reminder that hospice nurses don't just treat patients. They’re with them every step of the way, and often become a source of real comfort and friendship.

Happy International Day of Friendship to Elizabeth, Joseph, and all our amazing nurses, volunteers and patients building bonds like this every day.

27/07/2026

When schools understand palliative care, children thrive. 🌟

In Kenya, we're working to bring palliative care awareness and training into schools because knowledge creates change. By engaging teachers and students, we can break down stigma, foster empathy, and create inclusive learning environments where children with palliative care needs and disabilities feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.

Just as importantly, these conversations can help identify children—and siblings of children—who may need palliative care services but have not yet been reached.

This reel highlights our work in Laikipia County, where we're building more compassionate, inclusive schools and ensuring that no child is left behind. 💙

27/07/2026

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05/06/2026

Meet Veronicah, one of thousands of volunteers helping to ensure that people facing serious illness in Kenya are not alone.

In Kisii County, Veronicah supports patients and families living with serious illness, including the gentleman in this photo who has prostate cancer, and his young carer. Through home visits, she provides practical help, comfort and encouragement, while connecting people to the care and support they need.

For Veronicah, volunteering is about making a real difference in the lives of others. She says:
"I can relieve pain, comfort families, and connect patients to the care they thought was out of reach. Every visit I make reminds me that compassion truly changes lives."

This Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating people like Veronicah, who freely give their time to support some of the most vulnerable members of their communities. Since our training programme started in 2014, we have trained more than 5,000 volunteers and community members in palliative care, across Kenya. Together, they are bringing kindness, hope and dignity to patients and families facing some of life's toughest challenges.

Thank you, Veronicah, and every volunteer making a difference every day.

05/06/2026

Why do we train Community Health Volunteers in Kenya?

Community Health Volunteers are often trusted members of their communities and can make a real difference to people living with serious illness.

Through palliative care training, volunteers learn how to recognise symptoms, provide basic support and connect patients and families with local health services. Just as importantly, they offer a listening ear, a friendly face and a helping hand during difficult times.

This is especially valuable in rural areas, where access to healthcare can be limited. By equipping volunteers with knowledge and skills, we are helping more people access compassionate care, support and dignity close to home.

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18/05/2026

Over the past 18 months, our Men’s Palliative Care Project in partnership with Machakos Palliative Care Unit has helped double the number of men accessing palliative care services.
By the end of the project, around 80 men per month were receiving support, compared to around half that number before the project began.

The impact goes far beyond numbers. Men and their families reported less worry, better emotional wellbeing, improved symptom management and feeling more supported during serious illness. Health workers also saw men becoming more open about discussing pain, stress and emotional concerns.

One patient told us: “My pain has reduced, my fear has lessened and I begin to feel more at peace.”

Through community awareness, training for 177 health workers and work with local community and faith leaders, the project has helped challenge stigma and encourage men to seek support earlier.
We are proud to see more men and families accessing the care, comfort and dignity they deserve.