The Elderly Pension Support Program is a compassionate initiative by the Rweteera Child Aid Community Foundation (RCAF) aimed at supporting vulnerable elderly members of the community—especially those caring for orphaned grandchildren or living without family support. This program provides a small but vital monthly pension stipend, enabling the elderly to afford basic necessities such as food, medical care, clothing, and hygiene supplies.

Objectives

1. Dignity and Wellbeing: Ensure that elderly community members live with dignity and have their basic needs met.

2. Support Grandparent Caregivers: Help elderly guardians who are raising orphaned or vulnerable children.

3. Reduce Elderly Poverty: Provide consistent financial aid to prevent begging, malnutrition, and health neglect.

4. Promote Community Solidarity: Encourage respect and care for elders as valued members of the community.

Program Features

• Monthly Stipend: Each selected elder receives a cash transfer (e.g., $25–$30) to cover essential needs.

• Home Visits & Wellness Checks: RCAF staff or volunteers make regular visits to monitor health, provide emotional support, and ensure safety.

• Supplementary Support:

  • Provision of blankets, hygiene kits, and basic medication when needed.

  • Referrals to clinics or hospitals for medical care.

  • Emergency assistance in times of crisis (e.g., funerals, house damage).

Beneficiaries

• Elderly persons aged 65+ living in poverty.

• Grandparent-headed households caring for orphaned children.

• Isolated or disabled elders with no source of income or family support.

Impact

• Improved physical and emotional wellbeing of elderly beneficiaries.

• Reduced pressure on impoverished families and caregivers.

• Strengthened intergenerational support, especially in child-headed households.

• Enhanced community awareness of the needs and rights of the elderly.

Funding Needs

• $300 per year per elder (approx. $25/month).

• Donations can be made as:

  • Full sponsorship of an elder for one year.

  • Monthly or quarterly contributions to the pension pool.

  • In-kind donations (e.g., food parcels, bedding, walking sticks).

Sustainability

• A community support network involving local youth volunteers.

• Linkages with government or NGO elder care services for medical referrals.

• Long-term vision to establish an elderly day care or support center.

Call to Action

Sponsor an elder today and bring dignity, warmth, and hope to someone who once helped build the community. Your support ensures they are not forgotten.