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Sr. Thérèse Raad, SdC
"Being elderly is a gift from God and a huge resource, an achievement to be safeguarded with care, even in the case of disabling illnesses... And it is undeniable that the pandemic has given strength to our awareness that the 'wealth of years’ is a treasure to be valued and protected.”
Old Age: Our Future — The Elderly After the Pandemic, Pontifical Academy for Life and the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, February 9, 2021
The Anna Trust Report on Care of Elder Sisters
The Anna Trust Foundation released Together: Cases and Principles for Collaboration for Elder Sisters’ Care, a new report featuring six case studies on inter-congregational collaboration from around the world and practical principles to support Catholic congregations exploring collective approaches to the care of their elder sisters.
A Global Commitment to Elder Sisters’ Care
In connection with the documentary Walking My Sister Home, The Anna Trust Foundation is featured as the global giving initiative supporting aging Catholic Sisters worldwide.
At the heart of the documentary is the care of elderly members within religious congregations around the globe, shedding light on their lifelong dedication and current needs.
The documentary will air on PBS stations beginning in November 2026.
about us
The Anna Trust: Catholic Sisters’ Elder Care Fund
We hope that this website provides you and your congregation with a source of inspiration, encouragement and practical assistance through our information and resources on aging well, stories of success, and opportunities to partner in intergenerational fraternity.
To find out more about The Anna Trust:
Grantmaking
We provide financial grants aimed at improving the long-term care of women religious in vulnerable contexts.
Advocacy and Awareness
Our aim is to address systemic injustices, and inform behaviours and attitudes underlying unhealthy practices towards aging.
Field Building
We promote sharing of information, facilitate collaboration between congregations, and provide tailored technical assistance.
Cognitive Impairment
Our Cognitive Impairment Support Initiative (CISI) program focuses on sisters living with dementia or other cognitive impairments in religious communities or other facilities.
grantmaking
Our primary activity is the provision of financial grants worldwide.
Grants are intended to:
- Promote innovative and collaborative solutions.
- Assist congregations to prepare themselves for and to respond to the existing needs of their elderly.
- Develop models of good practice in consecrated women ‘whole being’, and women religious eldercare.
Our activities
Collaborate and connect
As a globally focused organisation, we seek to contribute to the development of a global sisterhood.
News
News
There are a lot of exciting things happening in our world of elder care!
news
02 November 2026Together: Cases and Principles for Collaboration for Elder Sisters’ Care
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donate
There are several ways you can contribute to the improvement of lives of elderly sisters around the world!
You can support our work through DonorBox or by bank transfer. Click here to explore all the ways you can partner with us.
