EXPERIENCE FURAHARAKATI
Because pain does not have to be a part of aging
FURAHARAKATI seeks to provide accessible, community-based group exercise programs to older adults through collaborating with communities in an effort to reduce bone and joint pain and increase social engagement among older adults.
Revolutionizing Elder Exercise
Promoting strength, improving mobility, and decreasing pain
FURAHARAKATI AT A GLANCE
Addressing a growing need in a growing population
Here at FURAHARAKATI, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. Since our founding in 2018, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to improve the lives of elders through exercise.
The world's population is growing older. As people live longer, the elder population grows and they encounter more challenges to their health and wellbeing - but with limited resources to prevent, mitigate, and address these challenges. Research has shown that the most common medical condition that Ugandan elders experience is bone and joint pain. In addition to this physical pain, a great deal of this population also experiences depression and feelings of loneliness. These conditions significantly impair elders’ quality of life. FURAHARAKATI addresses these issues by offering group exercise class plans as well as integrated support and resources.
WHAT WE DO
Making a difference in the lives of elders
SUPPORT
Assistance throughout the process of hosting an exercise class, from beginning to end
EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Customizable exercise plans, designed to fit your needs
"To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise."
Gene Tunney
OUR TEAM
Our team came together at the University of Minnesota in a global health class and we decided to take our project idea to the real world.
ALLISON BERRY
Fourth-year biology and public health student with experience in public health and research.
ANNA SOLFEST
Recent graduate with Kinesiology B.S. pursuing graduate degrees at Northwestern University in physical therapy and public health.
ALLIE TRASK
Fourth-year honors Nursing student with clinical experience with elders and in public health settings.
Currently this team is collaborating with African Research Centre for Ageing and Dementia (ARCAD) to launch our pilot program in Uganda. Any donations to FURAHARAKATI will be put towards implementing this pilot program with ARCAD.
