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Estate & Legacy Giving
A gift from your estate is one of the most powerful ways to ensure that dignified care for elders and opportunity for youth and women continues long after your lifetime — leaving a living legacy that carries your values forward.
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What is a legacy gift?
A legacy gift — also called a planned gift or bequest — is a donation to AgeWatch Africa that you arrange today but which takes effect after your lifetime. It costs you nothing now and can be changed at any time.
Legacy gifts typically come through a will or trust, a life insurance beneficiary designation, or a retirement account. They can be a specific sum, a percentage of your estate, or particular assets such as property or stocks.
No gift is too small. A legacy gift of any size helps us plan ahead — expanding care services and building facilities that would not otherwise be possible from year-to-year donations alone.
You include AgeWatch Africa in your will. No cost, fully revocable.
You join our Legacy Circle — receiving annual updates on the programmes your gift will one day support.
Your bequest funds elder care, youth and women cohorts, or infrastructure for years to come — your values outliving you.
Types of legacy gift
There are several ways to leave a legacy. Your solicitor or estate planner can advise which is most suitable for your circumstances.
Specific bequest
Leave a fixed sum or specific asset (e.g. "I leave $10000 to AgeWatch Africa Foundation Limited"). Simple, clear, and certain.
Most common
Residuary bequest
Leave a percentage of what remains in your estate after other gifts and debts. Automatically adjusts with your estate's value.
Most flexible
Contingent bequest
A gift that comes to AgeWatch Africa only if a primary beneficiary does not survive you. A safety net for your estate plan.
Good backup
Life insurance or pension
Name AgeWatch Africa as a full or partial beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account — without changing your will.
No will needed
Property or assets
Leave property, land, shares, or other assets. We will work with your executors to realise these assets for programme funding.
For larger estatesNot sure which type suits you? Our team can walk you through each option and connect you with an independent estate planning adviser.
Talk to usSample bequest language
Share these with your solicitor or estate planner. You may adapt the wording to suit your circumstances.
Specific sum
"I give the sum of [AMOUNT] to AgeWatch Africa Foundation Limited (registration CLG-JLFG96), registered in Kenya, to be used for its general charitable purposes [or: for its [programme name] programme]. If the organisation has changed its name, this gift should pass to its successor."
Percentage of residue
"I give [X]% of the residue of my estate to AgeWatch Africa Foundation Limited (registration CLG-JLFG96), registered in Kenya, for its general charitable purposes. If the organisation has changed its name, this gift should pass to its successor."
We recommend having all will changes reviewed by a qualified solicitor or notary. AgeWatch Africa does not provide legal advice. These templates are provided as a starting point only.
Join our Legacy Circle
When you let us know you have included AgeWatch Africa in your estate plans, you become a founding member of our Legacy Circle — a group of thoughtful supporters whose long-term vision makes our most ambitious work possible.
Legacy Circle members receive:
- Annual impact updates on programmes their gift will fund
- An invitation to our annual supporters' gathering
- A personal relationship with our director
- A named acknowledgement in our annual report (if desired)
- Programme naming opportunities for significant legacy gifts
You can remain anonymous. Notification is voluntary and does not affect how your estate is processed.
Notify us today
You do not need to share the details of your estate plan to join the Legacy Circle. Simply let us know you have made or are considering a bequest — we will take it from there.
Notify usLegacy giving FAQ
Can I change my mind after including AgeWatch Africa in my will?
Yes, absolutely. A bequest is fully revocable at any time. You can update your will or estate plan whenever your circumstances change. We encourage people to review their estate plans every 3–5 years.
Does AgeWatch Africa need to know the amount?
No. Many legacy donors prefer to keep amounts private, and that is entirely fine. We simply ask that you notify us so we can plan responsibly and acknowledge your commitment.
Can I designate my gift to a specific programme?
Yes. You can designate to ElderCare (home care, day care, or residential care), AgeWatch Futures (youth and women digital skills, agribusiness, or VSLA), caregiver training, or county expansion. You can also leave it unrestricted and trust us to use it where it is most needed.
What happens if AgeWatch Africa ceases to exist?
We recommend including a clause directing your gift to a similar organisation if AgeWatch Africa ceases to operate. Our sample bequest language includes this protection. We are happy to suggest appropriate successor organisations in consultation with your solicitor.
Are legacy gifts tax-deductible?
This depends on your country of residence and its treaty arrangements with Kenya. In many jurisdictions, charitable bequests reduce the taxable value of your estate. We recommend consulting a qualified tax or estate planning adviser about your specific situation.
Begin your legacy conversation
A brief, confidential conversation with our director is the easiest first step. No commitment, no pressure — just an honest discussion about how your values can live on.
