BAPU Foundation is a family-led and family-funded foundation supporting vulnerable and often overlooked older adults. We partner with trusted organizations to help create safe, caring environments where older adults feel valued, connected and supported.
Our Ageing with Dignity Framework guides how we look at ageing well: older adults need more than essential care – they need well-being, care and security, connection and purpose. Our strategy translates this into five focus areas: Safe Housing, Health & Care · Social Inclusion & Belonging · Cognitive Wellbeing & Technology · Awareness & Advocacy · Research, Learning & Innovation.
With a global vision and a local approach, we work alongside organizations who understand the people, cultures and challenges on the ground. Together, we are reimagining elder care and building a world where ageing is not only supported, but shaped by connection, community, innovation and purpose.
More About Our Foundation
Our Story
The BAPU Foundation began with a deeply personal family story and a simple yet powerful mission: to improve the lives of vulnerable older adults. Inspired by the values of care, compassion and responsibility across generations, we support environments where older adults don’t just survive–but truly thrive.
Our Role
We partner with trusted organizations working directly with vulnerable older adults. Together, we help strengthen care environments where older adults receive essential support, companionship, and opportunities for meaningful connection.
Our Focus Areas
Our focus areas turn our strategy into practical support. We invest in programs and initiatives that improve living conditions and daily care, reduce isolation, support cognitive wellbeing, strengthen the thoughtful use of technology, and contribute to learning and better practice in elder care.
“The values behind BAPU Foundation go back generations, shaped by Bapu’s own journey and everything he taught us about resilience and dignity. Every partnership we build is our way of making sure that same care reaches someone else’s family too.”
— Annet Eijkelkamp, Co-Founder, BAPU Foundation
Join Us in Reimagining Elder Care
Whether you’re a partner, supporter, advisor or community ally — your role in this journey matters. Together, we can help make ageing more supported, connected and human.
Ways to Get Involved:
Partner With Us – Collaborate with BAPU to support partner-led programs that improve care, connection and dignity for older adults who are often overlooked.
Open a Door – Sometimes the most powerful contribution isn’t time, it’s a connection. An introduction, a piece of expertise, or a resource offered at the right moment can move this work forward.
Share Feedback & Ideas – Help us strengthen our approach, challenge our thinking and identify where support can create the greatest impact.