Greetings Butterfly friends
As 2024 ends we’re delighted to share our news, celebrate our milestones, and look ahead to 2025 with gratitude and hope.
Your unwavering support - through donations, expertise and time has been the backbone of our success. Thank you for being part of this journey.
From all of us at Butterfly Trust, we wish you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Celebrating milestones
Patient support: this year, we supported 49 patients. At present we are looking after 38 patients decreasing from 49 in March.
Growing caregiver network: our pool of carers has grown to 67 who are actively engaged members, with 45 awaiting placements. We are seeing a rising demand for male carers.
Community engagement: the number of enquiries via phone, email, social media, and referrals is a testament to the growing trust in our services.
Friends Together programme: with 43 members, including 5 lifetime members, this platform continues to foster camaraderie and support. We encourage you to join this inspiring community. (Linked is our sign-up form)
Equipment lending: we continue to lend home equipment for a small donation.
Training: in partnership with relevant experts and organisations, we trained 37 caregivers in these areas:
- Palliative care with Nairobi Hospice
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care with Elizabeth Mutunga from Alzheimer’s and Dementia Organisation Kenya
- Hearing aid awareness with SNR Hearing
- Massage and wellness with Alison International College, Muthaiga
- Basic home help training with our lead caregiver, Jane Nkanya
These sessions equipped our carers with invaluable skills to continue to deliver excellent care. They received certificates to recognise their growth.
Fundraising successes
Mayfair Insurance golf day: our partnership with Mayfair Insurance during their September golf event raised KES 500,000. We are so grateful for their generosity and support.
Kenton College Concert: the concert in October, featuring talented young performers, raised over KES 240,000. Thank you for your support in purchasing tickets and attending this memorable event.
Unclaimed auction items from the concert are still available. If you'd like to purchase any, contact Njoki Ann Waititu on +254 768 922 889. Your contribution will support our training programme.
Heart-warming testimonial
Here is one of several testimonials we have received;
"My brother George was wonderfully looked after by several Butterfly Trust carers. Mohammed was exceptionally caring and developed a deep bond with George. We are grateful for such dedication."
Do let us continue to receive your feedback.
Stay connected
We love hearing from you. Stay in touch and share your thoughts:
Email: butterflytrustkenya@gmail.com
Instagram: #thebutterflytrust
Website: www.thebutterflytrust.org
Call/WhatsApp: +254 768 922 889
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Here’s to a 2025 filled with compassion and care. Thank you for being part of our Butterfly family.
