About Us

Learn about our journey, mission, and commitment to supporting stroke survivors

Brief History

Harris Irungu Stroke Survivors Foundation is a non-profit making organisation based in Aguthi Gaaki in Nyeri County, Kenya. The noble idea to start the Foundation was motivated by Harris Irungu who succumbed to stroke related complications.

It was formed in the year 2018 and formally registered in January 2019 by the NGO Coordination Board registration number OP.218/051/18-101/11190. The Foundation undertakes its activities mainly in Nyeri County which include: offering care and support to survivors of stroke through provision of nutritious food, therapy, counselling and psychosocial support.

Vision

A sustainable, supportive and trusted foundation serving stroke survivors.

Mission

To provide hope, care and empower stroke survivors in a stigma free community in Nyeri and neighbouring counties.

Core Values

Respect
Stewardship
Solidarity
Charity
Love for Service

“When we started the journey, we met Cucu Grace who was a 94-year-old stroke survivor. She was living in a shack and dire poverty. We managed to build a small house for her and employed a caregiver for her. I caterred for her monthly upkeep. I also support monthly medication and payment of NHIF to those who cannot afford to pay and also provide transportation to the hospital when needed.”
“We currently operate on two crucial aspects of our beneficiaries' lives:
Health: we offer care through home visits and provision of therapy services to stroke survivors, sourcing for medicine and diapers for those with stool or urine incontinence. We also offer mental health support to all survivors. In addition, we help the beneficiaries acquire the prescribed medicine, follow-ups and clinic attendance by fee payment and transportation to the health facilities.
Nutrition: We help in the provision of nutritious food which is essential for recovery.
“In addition, we hope to provide assistance and linkage to available funding opportunities for school fees for children from poor backgrounds and where there are stroke survivors. We hope to be able to help the survivors and their dependents initiate Income-generating Activities such as chicken rearing for meat and eggs, dairy goats and dairy cows.”
- Caroline Wambugu, Founder
During the official launch event on 26th February 2022

Our Impact

Food Provision to 20 direct beneficiaries, other needy and elderly people and successfully conducted annual food drives.

Paying up NHIF health covers for survivors.

Facilitating hospital visits and home based physiotherapy sessions for survivors in need.

Construction of a House for an Elderly Survivor.

Hiring of Caregivers for needy Survivors.

Provision of Clutches to a survivor with walking complications.

Future and Ongoing Projects

Purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle

In order to provide safe and comfortable transport for beneficiaries, especially for medical facility visits, we aim to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Building a Respite Facility

We are working on setting up a respite facility for survivors who need care but cannot easily access hospital facilities. This will provide therapy and medical support in a dedicated space.