Fariji Trust Shield

Saying goodbye to a loved one is a profound communal and spiritual journey that can test a family both emotionally and financially. Fariji Trust Shield (the word fariji means “to comfort” in Swahili) was founded to stand with you during life’s most difficult moments. We believe every family deserves to give their loved ones a dignified, honorable farewell without undue hardship.

Funerals in Kenya often involve large gatherings and important traditions, which can easily cost families tens or even hundreds of thousands of shillings. In communities like Nyanza, cultural norms of hosting many mourners (often including an overnight vigil for the deceased at home) can make funerals elaborate and quite expensive for the bereaved family. Many households end up resorting to last-minute harambee fundraisers to meet these expenses – adding financial stress to a time of grief. Yet despite the high costs, very few Kenyans have any funeral cover in place (only about 3% have funeral insurance or plans), leaving most families unprepared.

Fariji Trust Shield fills this gap as a faith-inspired, community-focused Welfare Society that guarantees peace of mind in times of loss. By signing up with Fariji, you spare your family the burden of emergency fundraising and ensure a dignified send-off for your loved one without the last-minute scramble for funds. We combine practical financial support with compassion and spiritual care, so you are not alone when loss comes—you have an entire Fariji family to lean on. Fariji Trust Shield is built on core values of compassion, dignity, reliability, and community – truly “supporting you when it matters most.”