By Maria Soledad Gallardo | Responsable de Alianzas Internacionales
Dear friends,
We are happy to share a meaningful update from the Day Center for Older Adults, run by Mensajeros de la Paz, located in the neighborhood of Flores in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Thanks to your ongoing support, this space continues to be a vital community hub for seniors experiencing loneliness, isolation, or personal difficulties.
During January, our center was filled with something very special: light.
We welcomed an international volunteer from Ireland, Sorcha, whose name in Irish means light. Our seniors lovingly embraced this meaning and began calling her just that — Light. And truly, she was.
Sorcha shared her time, warmth, and presence with our older adults, creating beautiful everyday moments: conversations, laughter, shared activities, and genuine connection. One of the most touching scenes came when Marta, one of our participants, gifted Sorcha a handwritten recipe for her homemade apple pie — a simple yet powerful gesture of affection, trust, and cultural exchange. These are the kinds of moments that define our Day Center.
Alongside this, each week, older adults participated in yoga sessions that promote physical well-being and balance, theater workshops that encourage creativity, self-expression, and social connection, and socio-emotional skills activities designed to strengthen emotional awareness, resilience, and interpersonal relationships. These spaces provide a supportive environment where seniors can stay active, connected, and engaged, fostering both personal growth and a strong sense of community.
Every activity at the Day Center is designed to foster belonging, autonomy, and joy. It is not just a place for care, but a space where seniors feel seen, valued, and connected — to one another and to the wider community.
Today, we are just a few dollars away from completing this mission. Reaching our goal will allow us to continue offering daily care, meaningful activities, and moments of connection like those shared with Sorcha — moments that truly change lives.
If you are able to make a final contribution or share this project, you will help us cross the finish line and ensure that no older adult is left alone.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping us keep the light on.
With gratitude,
The Day Center Team
Mensajeros de la Paz Argentina
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