Introduction
My name is Salma Hassan. I am a registered Adult Nurse working as a General Practice Nurse. My background is Accident and Emergency.
I also have experience in general nursing (Elderly care, Sexual Health, and travel health). My passion is looking after the elderly, diabetes prevention and health promotion.
My Vision
Throughout my travels in rural Africa, particularly Uganda, I am confronted with the elderly living conditions and their quality of life. A large population does not receive basic services like yearly blood tests, or even access to day-to-day basic needs.
I often imagine how the quality of life of elderly people in Africa would change for the better if they had the same services offered to the elderly living in the UK and other developed countries.
Africans tend to take care of their elderly; however, there is a large population of elderly adults who don't have access to basic care. They tend to be forgotten, with priority given to children and young adults, ignoring the fact that we are all going to be old one day. Caring for the elderly is not only a responsibility that falls on each one of us, but it is also a blessing.
As a nurse, I am blessed to have gained a lot of knowledge in health care and I feel it is my duty to do my absolute best in areas I can give back, starting with elderly care in rural Uganda, a country that has now become my second home. It is my prayer and hope that one day I would be able to extend this service gradually all over rural Africa.
Our Impact Stories
Mafabi's Story
Mafabi was living together with his elderly mother. He decided to move to Kampala to look for a job to support his family...
Namuli Zaliya's Story
Namuli Zaliya, 94 years old woman says lived a miserable life during her marriage after realizing that she was barren...
What We Do
Food and Nutrition
We provide essential food supplies and nutritional support to ensure the elderly maintain a healthy diet, which is crucial for their overall well-being.
Health and Wellness
- Basic health checks (blood pressure, blood sugar)
- Wound care and management
- Medication reminders and support
- Health education on hygiene and sanitation
Social and Emotional Support
We offer companionship and social interaction to combat loneliness and isolation, which are common issues among the elderly in rural areas.
Our Team
Salma K. Hassan
SCFRE CEO & Founder
Salma's passion is caring for all those less fortunate to get basic health care needs especially the elderly. Salma loves quiet life and spending time with loved ones.
Hafsa Hassan Kombo
Project Coordinator
Mariam
Operations Manager
Maryam Muthoni
social media cordinator
Maryam creates engaging digital content and social strategies to support community health education and outreach programmes for the elderly.
Sarah
Administrator
Sarah keeps the organization running smoothly with her administrative expertise.
Wilson Kisambira
Assistant Coordinator
Wilson helps coordinate field activities and is passionate about serving the elderly in rural areas.
Our Volunteers
Bashir Nkutu
Volunteer
Mr. Bashir enjoys football and helping the needy.
Our Supporters
We are incredibly grateful for the support from our community. Every donation makes a difference in the lives of the elderly we serve. A special thank you to the following individuals and organizations:
Suzie (West Way Pharmacy)
Thank you for the dressings!
Ian (Chichele road surgery)
Thank you for the couches!
Arleen (USA)
Thank you for the boxes of clothes and Zimmer frame.
How You Can Help
We welcome all donations, including equipment (incontinence pads, clothing, shoes, zimmer frames, dressings) and monetary contributions to help with transport for visits and buying food for the elderly.
