Touching Lives With Compassion
Across Nigeria, thousands of elderly men and women face poverty, loneliness, neglect, hunger, and limited access to healthcare. Mercy Hands for the Elderly Foundation exists to change that, one person at a time.
Mercy Hands for the Elderly Foundation was founded on the belief that every elderly person deserves dignity, respect, love, and care. Our founder, Ms Yetunde Koleade Adebanjo, was moved by the struggles of older Nigerians facing loneliness, poverty, neglect, and poor health, and chose to act rather than look away.
Through compassionate support, community outreach, healthcare assistance, food relief, emotional care, and advocacy, we are committed to restoring hope and improving the quality of life of vulnerable elderly people, regardless of background, religion, or ethnicity.
Years of quietly providing direct support to elderly people in need, long before there was ever an organization behind it.
"A society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. Every elderly person deserves dignity, purpose, and hope."
"I've spent years quietly supporting elderly people in my community because I believe every senior citizen deserves to be seen, cared for, and treated with dignity. Mercy Hands is that same commitment, now made official so we can do more, together."
Across Nigeria, many older adults who once cared for families and strengthened communities now face poverty, loneliness, poor health, and neglect.
Many older Nigerians rely on family for support, but migration, hardship, and weak social systems often leave them without proper care.
Loneliness can seriously affect mental and physical health. Shrinking family networks and limited social programmes make isolation worse.
Ageing often brings chronic health needs, yet many elderly Nigerians cannot afford treatment, medication, or health insurance.
Poverty remains a major challenge for older people in Nigeria, leaving many without steady income, good nutrition, or basic care.
Every contribution helps us bring hope, dignity, and practical support to vulnerable elderly Nigerians.
Nutritious food parcels and emergency relief so no elderly person has to go hungry.
Health screenings, medication support, and referrals to healthcare providers.
Companionship and encouragement so growing older never means facing life alone.
Volunteers visit elders who can't travel, reminding them they are valued and not forgotten.
Every donation helps provide food, healthcare, shelter support, and hope to vulnerable elderly people across Nigeria.