We are the first and only organization in Kenya working exclusively to support people living with Parkinson's disease, their families and care-givers. This foundation is a not for profit organization with no political affiliation. The main objective of the foundation is to educate and create awareness and understanding of Parkinson's disease.
The specific objectives of the organization are as follows:
1) To
promote public awareness and contribute to the development and sharing of
greater knowledge and information about Parkinson’s disease.
2) To
establish guidelines for a “continuous education program” for patients of this
disease and to make it available in writing and on – line.
3) To
improve the quality of life of Parkinson’s disease patients all over Africa.
4) To
support research on Parkinson’s disease with eventual promotional campaigns.
5) To
establish and maintain contacts with national and international organizations
with the aims of promoting laws, regulations and measures in favor of patients
suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
This organization is the brainchild of its Chief Executive Officer , Hellen Wambui Mwithiga(above) whose father David Mwithiga Mungai was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the year 1994 and passed on in 2010 due to Parkinson's disease related complications.
