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Fundación Paraguaya Receives Prestigious International Award for Its Contribution to Women’s Economic Empowerment
Fundación Paraguaya has been honored with the 2025 TIAW World of Difference Award, a global recognition granted by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) to leaders and institutions that promote women’s economic empowerment in their communities and around the world. The award was accepted by Martín Burt, executive director and founder of Fundación Paraguaya, during…
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Entrepreneurship Powered by Data: How the Stoplight Helps Diversify Income and Create Opportunities
On Paraguay’s National Entrepreneur Day, the country celebrates not only the creativity and determination of those who turn ideas into opportunities, but also the tools that support them along the way. One of these is the Poverty Stoplight, an innovative methodology created by Fundación Paraguaya that enables families and microentrepreneurs to assess their socioeconomic situation,…
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Leading Companies Recognized for Their Commitment to the Poverty Stoplight
The Hub Hotel hosted the “Stoplight Awards” event, organized by the Global Stoplight Network of Fundación Paraguaya, where the achievements of participating companies were celebrated for their mission to positively impact the lives of individuals and communities, contributing to their overall well-being. During the opening remarks, it was highlighted that the Network’s priority is to…
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We Received the 2025 Sustainable Development Best Practices Award
A recognition of our commitment to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable communities We are proud to share that our Poverty Stoplight, a tool created by the Fundación Paraguaya, has been recognized with the 2025 Sustainable Development Best Practices Award, granted by Pacto Global Paraguay, an initiative of the United Nations that highlights and celebrates organizations…
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Tool Created in Paraguay Proves Its Global Success: The Poverty Stoplight Drives Change in Nairobi
A recent article published on the Unbound platform highlights how a mother in Nairobi, Kenya, has begun transforming her family’s life using the Poverty Stoplight, a tool originally developed by Fundación Paraguaya. This case shows not only that Paraguay’s success in social inclusion can be shared with the world, but also that women across continents…
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Cerrito Blue Cheese Wins Gold in Chile and Puts Paraguay Among the World’s Best
Cerrito Blue Cheese, produced at the Cerrito Self-Sustainable Agricultural High School in Benjamín Aceval, earned the Gold Medal at the international “New World Cheese Gathering, Chile 2025,” positioning the Cerrito Self-Sustainable Agricultural High School of Fundación Paraguaya as a regional leader in dairy production and innovative education. Under the guidance of master cheesemaker Ricardo Negrete,…
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Cerrito Forum 2025: Crisis as a Catalyst for Prosperity
Organized by Fundación Paraguaya, the Cerrito Forum 2025 takes place at the Cerrito Self-Sustaining Agricultural School, located in Benjamín Aceval, in the Paraguayan Chaco. The campus also hosts a Training Hotel and several agricultural production units. This exemplary space serves as a living laboratory for the Poverty Stoplight methodology, created by Fundación Paraguaya and now…
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Growing Together: Training and Connection Across Our Offices
Two important activities were recently carried out to strengthen our teams and increase the impact in communities. On one hand, regional managers took part in a workshop called “The Art of Selling with Strategy.” This exclusive training highlights the commitment to professional growth, equipping those who work directly with entrepreneurial families with new tools that…
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Launch of the «Verdeate» Campaign: A Path to Improve the Quality of Life for 100,000 Families
Fundación Paraguaya has officially launched the Verdeate Campaign, an ambitious initiative aimed at «turning green» the indicators of the Poverty Stoplight system, with the goal of helping 100,000 families improve their quality of life over the next five years. The campaign is based on the Poverty Stoplight methodology, which identifies around 50 key indicators to…
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“Learn, Grow, and Succeed with Us”: Instituto Belén Hosts Workshop with Local Businesses to Celebrate First Graduating Class
Under the motto “Learn, Grow, and Succeed with Us,” Instituto Belén held a workshop on Thursday, September 25, bringing together businesses from the Concepción region to mark the graduation of its very first class of students. The event took place at the Institute’s campus, located within the Belén Agricultural School grounds, along Route V, formerly…