Changing people’s perception on ageing. Breaking the cultural belief and barriers of ageing.
Stamping out ageism.
Axios aspires to build an active ageing community by encouraging every Nigerian to take active ageing seriously.
To build a viable society of senior citizens.
Promote social interaction by creating a community that foster the building of new relationships and companionship.
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At Axios our mission is to reduce the impact of isolation, stamp out ageism and re-engage our seniors back to society, we hope to empower seniors and ensure they lead fulfilling and independent lives. Through our comprehensive range of services, programmes, and resources, we strive to address the physical, emotional, and social aspects of senior life, fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and dignity. Axios aims to celebrate the contributions, wisdom, and experiences of our seniors within the community by organising events and activities that honour and showcase the talents, skills, and achievements of senior citizens.
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The journey of the foundation has been a remarkable one, filled with, challenges and accomplishments. The charity was founded by Mrs Murjanatu Usman Habibu, a passionate individual who identified the need to support the well-being and care of older adults in the community. Allow me to take you through the key stages of this journey:
A few years ago, I worked for a Non-Governmental Organisation in the United Kingdom which looked after older adults. I saw how the government prioritised the welfare of their senior citizens. I saw how their younger generations were well educated on the vital role senior citizens play in the community and larger society. Most people turning 60 years were eager to retire because, for them, life only truly starts after retirement - they can socialise and continue to enjoy things they love or explore new interests.
I looked back at Nigeria, and I couldn't really say the same for our elders. As a nation, no one wants to prepare or talk about ageing, yet we pray to grow old.
I began to nurse the idea of Axios Senior Citizens Foundation from this point. And to make the need more obvious, my parents retired, and all the uncles and aunties in the community I grew up all started to retire. I didn't want to see my parents and all these nice, loving people feel isolated after retirement. I knew the time was right to birth the idea, starting right from my community.
My vision has always been to create an environment where our senior citizens can enjoy their golden age everyday while passing down their knowledge and experience. It therefore become imperative to create various activities that will help us to realise our core objectives which are to reduce isolation, promote active ageing and re-engage our seniors back to the society.
Through perseverance and dedication, ASCF is making a significant difference in the lives of the elderly population by addressing their needs, promoting their well-being, and fostering a sense of community.
This service is community based, our medical outreach targets different communities, seniors are offered free medical check like Blood Pressure check, Blood Glucose, Urinalysis, Primary Eye Check, Physiotherapy check, HIV Test, Dental check, and doctor’s consultation.
Support for those living on very low income. No senior should ever have to skip their meal. – operated once a month, this service provides basic food such as beans, rice, cooking oil, salt etc to seniors who are in need.
The essence of the club is for the seniors to stay connected, make new friends and learn new skills, this will ensure their social life does not diminish
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We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training,
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training,
