This study explored the lived experiences of elder beggars in Debre Tabor town. The study employed a qualitative approach, especially phenomological design. Ten elders who were engaged in begging were involved in the research. Accidental sampling technique was used in order to recruit participants. Interview and observation were used to collect data from participants. Data were analyzed thematically, the analysis passed through the process of transcribing, translating, categorizing, and interpreting. Results showed that elder beggars experienced diverse challenges like problem of getting food and cloth, house, problem of health and also physical and psychological difficulties. Participants tried to cope those challenges by cutting meal, drying, buying the cheapest food. Some of them drink local liquor to temporally forget their hardships, self-medication, reporting to the police, sharing feelings, adapting the situation and using religious practices are the other coping strategies adopting by the elder beggars. Finally, Implication for psychological policy, practice, and research are suggested. Key words: - Elder beggars, lived experiences, challenges and coping mechanisms