ELDERLY CARE SPONSOR

In Guatemala, there is no formal social safety net for older adults. Many elderly individuals must rely on neighbors or family members for survival; however, these caregivers often struggle to provide even for their own immediate families. No one should ever be forced to choose between feeding a child and feeding an elderly parent or grandparent.

Fundamaya’s Elderly Care Sponsorship Program offers life-changing support to elderly women and men living in extreme poverty. Through this program, seniors receive essential assistance, including five nutritious meals each week, while also benefiting from meaningful social interaction. Participants share meals and activities not only with their peers, but also with sponsored children, fostering intergenerational connection and a strong sense of belonging.

This sense of community and companionship is just as vital to emotional well-being as the nourishment provided. For many seniors, the program restores dignity, hope, and the reassurance that they are valued members of their community.

Sponsorship Impact

$45 USD per month ($63 CAD) ensures that a senior receives a hot, nutritious meal once a day, five days a week, along with companionship and community support.

The cost to provide an elderly lunch program is $300, directly supporting meal preparation and program operations.

By sponsoring an elderly, you help provide nourishment, dignity, and connection — and remind a senior that they still matter.