Kiserem Epilepsy Awareness Foundation

About us

The Kiserem Epilepsy Foundation is an organization that was formed in 2016 and registered under the societies act we are based in the informal settlements of Githurai Mwihoko in Kiambu county. The aim of the organization is to create awareness about epilepsy and empower people with epilepsy and mental health in our community with various activities that may make them sustainable. The Kiserem Epilepsy Foundation works with schools, churches, and families to aid and empower Children with Epilepsy in Kenya. We seek to increase their opportunities and foster their success for the future.
Kiserem Epilepsy Awareness Foundation is registered and supported by international non profit foundation "Epilepsy Connections Affiliated" (ECA) to give us worldwide Connections.

Vision
Bringing focus and solutions to epilepsy and mental illness to overcome the difficulties faced by those with epilepsy and mental illness in our community.

Mission
The Fred Kiserem Epilepsy Foundation strives to educate and create awareness in the community to

Our Programs
• Assist with Medication and Healthcare: 4 out of 5 people living in Kenya with this condition do not have access to Epilepsy medication. One of our Foundation's key mandates is to help people gain access to life-saving medications though financial aide. We also provide transportation assistance to medical services and have a visiting nurse conduct EEG to monitor the condition free of charge. In addition, we advocate for people living in Kenya to receive medical care for Epilepsy.
• Educate, Monitor, and Counsel: Our staff and volunteers make periodic home visits to educate individuals and families on how best to manage the condition, to assist in any obstacles preventing them from taking their medication or getting other essential services, and to counsel them through the sometimes overwhelming amount of information that comes with this diagnosis. We also have an open door policy at our headquarters and encourage members to drop by to discuss and manage their condition.
• Raise Awareness in the Community: We hold seminars, classes, and conferences at community venues such as local schools, churches, clinics, etc. to dispell myths and misinformation. We also use local media to spread our mission and tell our stories.
• Empower and Provide Vocational Training: We assist our members in obtaining resources that would allow them to continue going to school or work; this has included giving out female sanitary napkins, installing glass windows at schools, and providing supplies to classrooms. We aim to provide technical training in tailoring and computer literacy to empower those with epilepsy and their caregivers to better enter and remain in the workforce. We also include basic business skills to encourage members towards self-sufficiency.
• Fundraise: We run both our own fundraising events plus assist other groups in organising and advertising their own fundraisers. All our fundaiser proceeds go directly to helping those with epilepsy in our community.

Fred Kiserem is the Founder of Kiserem Epilepsy Foundation.

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