Advocacy Programs

Creating policies that support secure incomes, health services, and protection from abuse for older persons, and vulnerable individuals in line with national and global goals.

Advocacy Programs

HENU uses this platform to advocate for policies that support secure incomes, health services, and protection from abuse for older person and vulnerable children, in line with national and global goals.

We aim to raise awareness, educating the public, influencing policymakers, and mobilizing support for the cause

Understaing the need

The elderly are abused Physically, emotionally, financially, and sexually. There is no reporting and accountability mechanisms reliable to combat this. They face Poverty & Financial Insecurity due to Inadequate pensions or social security, lack of income-generating opportunities, their assets are exploited freely and sometimes forcefully by the elites; face Social Isolation & Loneliness due to Lack of community support, family abandonment, limited social activities, and impact on mental well-being; Age Discrimination in employment, public services, and societal attitudes; with no Legal Protection arising from Inadequate enforcement of existing laws and absence of specific legislation protecting the rights of older persons.

There is limited access to affordable healthcare, specialized geriatric care, mental health services, and essential medicines, and healthcare settings are full of discrimination to the aged who need special care support. Child Abuse & Violence, child labor, child marriages, lack of access to education, poverty malnutrition, no effective legal aid and justice systems, street children, and orphans/ other vulnerable children are challenged to un imaginable extends of even loosing life. We advocate to all, addressing all major challenges we learn.

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Our Advocacy Programs

Policy and Legal Reform:

This is to influence the creation, amendment, and enforcement of laws and policies that protect the rights of the elderly and vulnerable children. We conduct research and policy briefs, lobby policymakers (parliamentarians & government ministries), participate in parliamentary committees, draft model legislation, & submit recommendations for policy reviews.

Community Mobilization & Awareness:

This is to raise public awareness about the issues, challenge harmful societal norms, and empower communities to protect their vulnerable members through conducting Public campaigns (online and offline), community dialogues, workshops, educational materials (brochures, posters, radio messages), engaging local leaders, faith-based organizations, and community groups

Capacity Building & Training:

To equip caregivers, community leaders, service providers, and even the elderly and children themselves with knowledge and skills for protection and advocacy. We achieve this through training workshops for community volunteers, social workers, teachers, police, and local government officials on child protection, elder care, and human rights.

Accessible Locations:

We offer our exercise programs in accessible locations within the community, making it easy for seniors to participate. This includes community centers, parks, and other easily reachable venues.

Research & Documentation:

To gather evidence, analyze trends, and provide data to inform advocacy efforts and demonstrate the scale of the problems through conducting surveys, case studies, compiling reports, and publishing findings.

Strategic Partnerships & Coalitions:

This is to amplify impact by collaborating with other NGOs, government agencies, international organizations, and civil society groups. We form advocacy networks, prepare & conduct joint campaigns, share resources and expertise.

How to Get Started:

Reaching out is a sign of strength. If you or an older person you know needs support, or if you are caring for a child who is struggling, we are here to help. Contact us to schedule a confidential and compassionate consultation

Advocacy Programs