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Innovation Born in Paraguay Transforms the Lives of More Than 250,000 Families Worldwide
The Poverty Stoplight methodology, created by Fundación Paraguaya, continues to expand its global impact and position itself as one of the most innovative tools for combating multidimensional poverty internationally. The international organization Unbound recently highlighted the results achieved through the implementation of «Goal Orientation powered by Poverty Stoplight,» which is based on the Poverty Stoplight…
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Paraguay Exports Poverty Solutions Through Sports and Social Innovation
Paraguay continues to export social innovation to the world. This time, the province of Corrientes, Argentina, has launched the «Football Without Poverty» program alongside Fundación Paraguaya. The initiative utilizes the Poverty Stoplight, a tool created in Paraguay to help families identify their main challenges and build a customized plan to improve their quality of life.…
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What Matters Most to Paraguayan Mothers: Saving Money, Increasing Income, and Providing Better Housing for Their Children
In Paraguay, thousands of mothers support their households with love, dedication, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In the month of May, specifically on May 15th, Paraguay celebrates Mother’s Day, and Fundación Paraguaya pays tribute to the women who make up the Committees of Entrepreneurial Women, protagonists of the country’s economic and social development. Currently, more…
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Educational Milestone in Northern Paraguay: Belén Agricultural School Officially Launches Forestry Technical High School Program
In a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 27, at the Fundación Paraguaya offices in Concepción, the new Technical Forestry Baccalaureate was officially launched at the Belén Self-Sustainable Agricultural School. The presentation was led by Celsa Acosta, the educational institution’s general director, who highlighted the milestone this new specialization represents for the youth and the productive…
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Microfranchises: A Practical Tool to Generate Income and Strengthen Household Economies
Microfranchises are a program by Fundación Paraguaya that gives families the opportunity to start their own businesses with low upfront investment and profit margins of up to 100%, depending on the product category. The catalog includes options such as cleaning products, prevention items, home gardening kits, eggs, jewelry, accessories, technology, lingerie, and foods like empanadas…
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Poverty Stoplight Arrives in Puerto Rico
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…
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Verdeate Gains Momentum and Expands Its Reach Across Paraguay
Fundación Paraguaya is advancing the Verdeate Initiative, a program that—after its launch last year—delivered strong results and is now scaling up to support more families in overcoming multidimensional poverty. The initiative is built on the Poverty Stoplight methodology, a tool that assesses nearly 50 indicators across different aspects of quality of life. Based on this…
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71% of the families participating in Fundación Paraguaya’s programs are already earning incomes above the minimum wage
The most notable takeaway from the 2025 Report presented by Fundación Paraguaya during its Annual General Assembly was the economic impact achieved by thousands of households: 71% of participating families are now earning incomes above the minimum wage, with an average monthly income of G. 5.5 million. In addition, women contribute 48% of household income,…
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Semáforo Business Network 2026: Innovation, Data, and Commitment to Transform Organizations
Fundación Paraguaya officially launched the Semáforo Business Network 2026, consolidating a space for collaboration between the business sector and social innovation, with the goal of strengthening employee well-being and promoting data-driven decision-making. During the event, key results were shared regarding employee engagement, partner experience, and the new technological tools that will support organizations in the…
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From Crisis to a Working Model: How Self-Sustainable Agricultural Schools Prevent Rural Education from Falling into Neglect
The recent situation at the agricultural school in San Pedro—marked by deteriorating infrastructure, institutional crisis, and declining production—once again highlights the structural challenges facing rural education in Paraguay. In contrast, Fundación Paraguaya’s Self-Sustainable Agricultural Schools model offers a concrete response to these issues, based on efficiency, sustainability, and entrepreneurial training. Unlike traditional models, which often…