Marciana Ester S– Director of the Comprehensive Support Department for the Elderly

Marciana is an elderly woman with a huge heart and an unwavering commitment to the community. Her own experience as a senior allows her to deeply understand the needs, challenges, and dreams of older adults, making her an exceptional leader to head the Comprehensive Support Department for the Elderly at GRAC: Global Rights Action.

Throughout her life, Marciana has demonstrated an innate vocation for service and hospitality, dedicating her time and effort to helping those who need it most. Her deep sense of solidarity and empathy has driven her to work tirelessly for the well-being of vulnerable older adults, ensuring they receive the support, companionship, and essential resources needed to live with dignity.

With a trajectory marked by social commitment and humanitarian aid, Marciana has played a key role in creating and managing support networks for older adults, promoting social inclusion, autonomy, and quality-of-life improvements. Her leadership is based on closeness, respect, and human warmth—values that have guided her work throughout the years.

Key Functions and Contributions:

✔ Empathy and Leadership in Working with Older Adults
As a senior herself, Marciana understands firsthand the needs of those she serves, offering practical and compassionate solutions.

✔ Commitment to the Community
Her life has been dedicated to helping the most vulnerable, making her a pillar in assisting older adults facing risk or abandonment.

✔ Management of Inclusion and Well-being Programs
She develops strategies to improve the quality of life for the elderly, ensuring they receive proper medical, social, and emotional care.

✔ Creation of Integration and Support Spaces
Marciana fosters recreational, cultural, and educational activities that allow older adults to remain active, participate in society, and strengthen their emotional and physical well-being.

✔ Advocacy for the Rights of Older Adults
She promotes awareness and fights against discrimination, ensuring that older adults are valued and respected within society.

✔ Passion for Service and Helping Others
Her constant willingness to support and serve those in need makes her an invaluable asset to GRAC’s mission.

Commitment to the Dignity and Well-being of Older Adults

Marciana leads with a philosophy rooted in honesty, humanity, and humility, ensuring that every elderly individual receives the respect, care, and love they deserve. Her work serves as an inspiration to those around her, proving that solidarity and empathy can transform lives.