To contribute to the social inclusion of older adults in situations of vulnerability, by fostering healthy aging, providing autonomy, dignity, and integration in a protective environment. Instituto Velho Amigo is a non-profit association that since 1999 has contributed to the inclusion of the elderly, ensuring their rights and valuing their participation in society. IVA works to garner resources and partners to serve the 19 institutions they support, by contributing with financial and human resources for over 1,700 seniors who live in a situation of vulnerability, in several houses located in the city of São Paulo. Instituto Velho Amigo only cooperates with institutions that assist older p... read more To contribute to the social inclusion of older adults in situations of vulnerability, by fostering healthy aging, providing autonomy, dignity, and integration in a protective environment. Instituto Velho Amigo is a non-profit association that since 1999 has contributed to the inclusion of the elderly, ensuring their rights and valuing their participation in society. IVA works to garner resources and partners to serve the 19 institutions they support, by contributing with financial and human resources for over 1,700 seniors who live in a situation of vulnerability, in several houses located in the city of São Paulo. Instituto Velho Amigo only cooperates with institutions that assist older people with unmet care and support needs and who cannot depend on family members.
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
By BARBARA ANDREA FRANCO BORGES | Director
On September 14th, 2023, we held an Intergenerational Activity with around 30 children and teenagers from the Baccarelli Institute and 17 older persons from the 'Heliopolios Elderly... Read the full report ›By BARBARA ANDREA FRANCO BORGES | Director
GlobalGiving Report Program Area - ProjectsAction taken: Socio-educational meeting. In the past few months, the first Socio-educational meeting took place here at the Velho Amigo Institute; these... Read the full report ›By BARBARA ANDREA FRANCO BORGES | Director
As our population ages, it is becoming increasingly common for older individuals to seek out opportunities to engage in physical activity and maintain their health. For some, this means joining... Read the full report ›
