The aging population
is pushing healthcare
to its limits
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Lack of nurses, doctors
and infrastructurePROBLEM
Global healthcare expenditure accounts for approximately $10 trillion per year, which represents 10% of the total global GDP. It is growing at an average rate of 6% annually
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Increasing
medical costsPROBLEM
A global shortage of 10 million healthcare workers and insufficient infrastructure costing $370 billion annually are driving healthcare inefficiencies, increasing costs, and contributing to 8 million preventable deaths each year
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Untrained,
unsupported,
and disconnected
caregiversPROBLEM
Inefficiencies in informal care cost the global economy $290 billion annually due to preventable errors and hospital readmissions. Over 100 million caregivers worldwide urgently need formal training, ongoing education, and emotional support to address this growing crisis.
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Norrsken
2022 Impact Cohort
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Mapfre
Winner Social Innovation Prize 2022
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BID
Winner Silver Economy Challenge 2021
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Schwab
Finalist Social Innovator of the Year 2025
We envision a world where caregiving transforms from an exhausting, invisible role into a journey of growth, empowerment, and connection.
The number of people over 80
is expected to triple from
146 million
in 2024
450 million
in 2050
Technology
ANA uses AI to augment caregivers, improve their lives, and save up to 30% the total cost of care
How?
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Upskill, reskill,
train and certificate -
Support and
guidance -
Community and
network -
Prevention, monitoring and early detection
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Remote
assistance -
Data analysis for
policy making
The Ripple Effect
Family
Effect Generated by Ana
Improve quality of life while reducing medical costs
Problem Solved
Hospitalization costs can be 5 times higher than home care, impacting family finances.
Improve care coordination and reduce stress
78% of families report high levels of stress due to a lack of care coordination.
Redistribute caregiving tasks between men and women
80% of caregiving responsibilities fall on women, creating gender inequality and overload.
PATIENT
Effect Generated by Ana
Improve quality of care and life
Problem Solved
40% of hospitalized elderly patients could be treated at home, reducing costs and complications.
Over 50% of chronic patients report low quality of life due to insufficient home care.
Increase adherence to medical treatment
Only 50% of patients follow their medical treatment correctly, leading to preventable complications.
Caregiver
Effect Generated by Ana
Reduce caregiver burden and burnout
Problem Solved
63% of caregivers experience severe burnout, affecting the quality of care they provide.
Improve caregivers’ compensation, perception, and working conditions
70% of caregivers earn less than the minimum wage in many Latin American countries.
Formalize and digitalize the caregiver profession
90% of caregivers work in the informal sector without access to labor benefits or professional training.
System
Effect Generated by Ana
Improve quality of life while reducing medical costs
Problem Solved
Healthcare systems face a 10% annual budget deficit due to the rise in chronic illnesses.
Improve medical services without increasing clinical infrastructure
In Latin America, hospital occupancy rates exceed 90%, with few alternatives for home care.
Improve policy, social programs, and care systems with data
75% of healthcare systems lack reliable data on home care to make efficient decisions.
Create jobs, boosting productivity and economic stability
The care sector could create 10 million jobs in the region but remains underutilized and informal.
$10 of value
for each $1
invested in
caregiving
Changing the world one
caregiver at a time
Our
Impact
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50,000
Beneficiaries
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25%
Average wage increases for caregivers
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11% *estimate
Increase medical adherence
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186,300
Hours of training and support