Hogar de Cristo seeks entrepreneurs to improve elderly lives

The foundation Hogar de Cristo is seeking innovative entrepreneurs to enhance the quality of life for older adults through its seventh competitive fund call. This initiative, a collaboration with AFP Habitat and Vinson Consulting, provides crucial financing and mentorship to promising social innovation projects.

Paulina Andrés, interim executive director of Hogar de Cristo, detailed the program, emphasizing its goal to foster solutions that make the country a more welcoming place for its aging population. The foundation believes that addressing the challenges of an aging society requires creative and impactful social enterprises.

The fund targets projects that offer tangible improvements for seniors, ranging from technological solutions to community-based support systems. By investing in these ventures, Hogar de Cristo aims to generate significant positive change and promote a more inclusive society for all generations.