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Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2025 Cerrito Self-Sustainable Agricultural School
“Sesquicentennial of the National Epic: 1864–1870. Escolástica Barrios de Gil – Tribute to the Centennial of Guarania” The Cerrito Self-Sustainable Agricultural School held the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025, an event that brought together national authorities, representatives of the education sector, and institutional leaders to celebrate young people completing their technical education with…
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Instituto Belén Drives Development in Northern Paraguay with Over 400 Graduates in Its First Year
With a historic response and direct impact on rural communities in northern Paraguay, Instituto Belén celebrated its opening year with more than 1,000 young people and adults pre-enrolled in its technical and entrepreneurial training programs. This initiative is led by Fundación Paraguaya and Fundación José De la Sobera, with the goal of expanding opportunities and…
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Dr. Martín Burt Recognized by TIAW in the World of Difference Awards for His Contribution to Women’s Economic Empowerment
Dr. Martin Burt recognized in the World of Difference Awards byThe International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for Contribution to Women’s Economic Empowerment Dr. Martín Burt has received a prestigious 2025 World of Difference Award from The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for his contribution to women’s economic empowerment. Burt is the Founder and CEO of…
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International Day of Women Entrepreneurs: a tribute to the kuña guapa (hardworking, strong women) who drive Paraguay’s progress
Every November 19, the world commemorates the International Day of Women Entrepreneurs, a date established in 2014 by Wendy Diamond, founder of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO). Its purpose is to recognize the crucial role women play in the economy, highlight the challenges they face, and promote actions that strengthen their participation in the…
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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,…