Let the Elders Stay Home

The first elder care community in Rapa Nui — where culture, dignity, and life remain rooted in the island.

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There is no aged-care home in Rapa Nui.

When Elders require care, they are sent 3,700 km away to mainland Chile. Families are separated. Culture is interrupted.

The community calls this: te ngaro o te koro’uru — the disappearance of the Elders.

There is another way.

A House, Not a Hospital

A home rooted in Rapa Nui culture — where Elders live, play games and music, teach youngsters, enjoy physical and medical therapy, and heal within their community.

Mana Rapa Nui Wellness Center — Site Plan — U-shaped Village Plan — U-shaped village concept · 1.7 ha, Hanga Roa

The Hare Paenga — traditional Rapa Nui dwelling, perspective and plan view — A house like an overturned canoe. Each oval on the village plan is one of these elliptical, boat-shaped dwellings — a 21st-century interpretation of the prestige dwelling of classical Rapa Nui society.

What We Are Building

35 Elder Homes

15 Accessible Residences

Holistic Health Center

Cultural & Language Spaces

Community Ceremonial Hall

45+ Local Jobs

$8.25M

Project Cost

1.46×

Return on Impact

$15M

20-Year Value

Build a Legacy That Keeps Culture Alive

Every contribution supports Elders, families, and the future of Rapa Nui.

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Read the Full Project Documents

Download the compact project overview or the full white paper for in-depth analysis, financial figures, and the architectural concept.

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Foundation program officers may request the detailed business case and live financial model at contact@manarapanuifoundation.org

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