Fundación Paraguaya and Nutriendo, a Puerto Rican organization focused on food security and systemic change, have led the adaptation of the Poverty Stoplight to the country’s context. This effort is part of a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting sustainable solutions to improve families’ quality of life. The technical mission took place over an intensive week of work on the island, with sessions in San Juan and Dorado.
During the visit, Fundación Paraguaya’s technical team conducted workshops, methodological sessions, and pilot tests to transfer knowledge and tailor the tool to Puerto Rico’s social, economic, and cultural realities. Activities included collaborative review of indicators, development of beneficiary family profiles, and validation of the methodology through field applications with local organizations.
This process made it possible to adapt the Poverty Stoplight to the territory’s specific needs and laid the groundwork for broader future implementation within Nutriendo and its strategic partners, with the vision of establishing a regional hub.
The delegation included Julia Covalán, Nancy Ramos, and Nicolás Cáceres, who led the technical transfer throughout the mission.
Created in 2009, the Poverty Stoplight is a visual, participatory tool that enables families to assess their situation in areas such as health, education, income, and housing, using a color-coded system to identify levels of vulnerability and set improvement plans.
Over 17 years, this social innovation has surpassed one million applications in more than 60 countries, reached over 590,000 families, and been implemented by more than 1,000 organizations worldwide.
With more than four decades of experience, Fundación Paraguaya continues to strengthen its international leadership in social innovation, advancing its mission to eliminate multidimensional poverty through practical, scalable solutions centered on family empowerment.