Today, we celebrate and recognize the special elders in our lives, those who have offered guidance, support, and strength to people and communities. While many older adults continue to thrive, others face more difficult circumstances. Our Mombasa sponsor site in Kenya is home to many vulnerable elderly people and people living with chronic diseases, which […]
Tag Archives: elder
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This Sunday, July 27, we celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. It is a chance to pause and the wisdom age brings. Our Tukuy site staff in Bolivia know that there are certain home visits that cannot be rushed. They eagerly anticipate their visits with sponsored elders, knowing that a cup of tea […]
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You know how it goes: you sponsor a child until they reach adulthood, and then they go off to have a successful career.
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When Viviana González was a little girl, she inherited a very special talent from her mother. She learned the beautiful art of weaving ñanduti, a rare, artisanal fabric found only in her hometown of Itauguá, Paraguay. Viviana’s still an avid weaver, and she doesn’t let her age of 81 slow her down. Every morning, […]