The Paraguayan Foundation celebrates a year filled with success and recognition, reinforcing its mission to eradicate poverty. With a groundbreaking methodology and a global impact, the organization continues to transform lives and promote sustainable development.
With an innovative approach, the Paraguayan Foundation has taken its mission to eliminate poverty to new heights in 2024. Among its most notable milestones is Forbes’ recognition of the Poverty Stoplight as a key tool empowering families to take charge of their own progress and advancement. This system is now implemented in 60 countries and continues to gain traction among international corporations like Zachry Corporation in the United States.
The leadership of Dr. Martín Burt, the foundation’s executive director, has been pivotal. During his travels to countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, the U.S., Italy, and Australia, among others, he shared the Paraguayan methodology, inspiring social and business leaders to adopt sustainable solutions. His book, Who Owns Poverty?, recently translated into Portuguese, further reinforces this global vision.
The foundation’s local impact has also been significant. In Cerrito, 21 dormitories for students and a new Cheese Factory with a capacity of 3,500 kilograms per month were inaugurated, integrating technology and sustainability. Additionally, educational initiatives and programs such as the Young Ambassadors Program, Robotics Olympics, Alcanza Scholarships Program, AWE (Academy for Women Entrepreneurs), Let’s Stay Open, and Feel It Can Be Done in Your Neighborhood reached thousands of women, children, youth, and entrepreneurs.
Internationally, the foundation received the Excellence in Social Impact Award from the Miller Center and earned certifications such as ISO 27001 and GDPR. It was also recognized as one of the best places to work (Great Place to Work Paraguay), achieving a 91% satisfaction rate among its employees.
The year concluded with the graduation of 52 students from the Self-Sustaining Agricultural Schools of Cerrito and Belén, positioning them as future rural leaders. These accomplishments solidify the Paraguayan Foundation as a benchmark in the fight against poverty and a model for social innovation.
“Every step we take brings us closer to a world without poverty. These achievements would not be possible without the commitment of each team member and the drive to improve quality of life, which we strive to strengthen in every community,” expressed Dr. Martín Burt as he reflected on a memorable 2024.