Categoría: English
-
Life-Changing: competitions bringing real change to thousands of homes
More than 71,000 families have taken part in innovative initiatives that combine gamification, teamwork, and self-management as a pathway out of poverty. As part of its mission to eradicate multidimensional poverty, Fundación Paraguaya has successfully implemented 12 social competitions, engaging 3,260 Women’s Committees and directly benefiting 71,720 families across the country. These competitions focus on…
-
Instituto Belén: technical and entrepreneurial education to transform rural communities
The official opening of Instituto Belén took place in the town of Belén, Concepción Department, on the grounds of the Self-Sustainable Agricultural School of Belén. The event was attended by representatives of Fundación Paraguaya, partner organizations, the educational community, and leaders from the rural sector. This new educational center is a joint initiative between Fundación…
-
Cheese Route: discover the charm of rural gourmet tourism
Through its Cerrito Agricultural School and Cerrito Training Hotel, Fundación Paraguaya is launching an innovative tourism experience for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations looking for something different: the Cheese Route, a sensory and educational journey set in the heart of nature, just 41 km from Asunción. This initiative is part of the Foundation’s commitment to…
-
A strategic alliance for companies committed to growth from within
The Semáforo Business Network, driven by Fundación Paraguaya, has become an innovative and strategic tool for companies seeking to strengthen their organizational culture, improve employee well-being, and enhance their social impact. With over 10 years of experience and more than 190 member companies, the Network continues to make a difference in Paraguay and beyond. What…
-
From Itá, an inspiring story of resilience: Carmen built her own room with the support of her community
Carmen Mercado, a resident of Itá, set a clear goal: to build an additional room to improve her family’s well-being. Through consistent effort, the support of her partner, and the motivation provided by the Duermo Feliz (Happy Sleep) contest, she succeeded in transforming both her home and her life. Her achievement not only improved her…
-
Fundación Paraguaya Transforms lives: in 2024, extreme poverty drops from 10% to 3%, and income poverty from 54% to 33%
Fundación Paraguaya held its Annual General Assembly at its headquarters, marking 40 uninterrupted years of impactful work. The event served as a platform to present the organization’s 2024 achievements, including one of the year’s most significant social advances: a reduction in extreme poverty from 10% to 3%, and a decrease in income poverty from 54%…
-
2025 Edition of WRO Future Innovators seeks robotic solutions for future challenges
World Robot Olympiad Inspires Young People Worldwide to Create Innovative Solutions with Social Impact With the goal of fostering creative thinking, technological innovation, and collaborative work, the 2025 edition of the WRO Future Innovators program — one of the most visionary categories of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) — is officially underway.This competition invites students…
-
The “Estemos Abiertos” 2025 program will train over 5,000 people
The official launch of the 2025 edition of the “Estemos Abiertos” program was successfully held, marking a renewed commitment by Coca-Cola Paraguay and Fundación Paraguaya to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country. The event took place at the Boardroom of Fundación Paraguaya’s headquarters and featured the participation of Stephanie Dragotto, Deputy Manager of…
-
Biocomplejo Petricor and Fundación Paraguaya implement the poverty stoplight for the benefit of their employees
In a significant event held in the city of Caazapá, Biocomplejo Petricor and Fundación Paraguaya launched the Poverty Stoplight for Employees, a program designed to improve the quality of life of workers through the Poverty Stoplight methodology. The event was attended by Fundación Paraguaya’s Executive Director, Martín Burt, and Biocomplejo Petricor’s President, Raúl Gauto, who…
-
«Sentí que se puede en tu barrio» reaches communities to empower entrepreneurs
What is «Sentí que se puede en tu barrio»? Fundación Paraguaya launches «Sentí que se puede en tu barrio» («Feel that it’s possible in your neighborhood»), an entrepreneur forum aimed at providing free training to the community in digital marketing, financial education, entrepreneurship, and turnkey business models known as Microfranchises. Additionally, the Poverty Stoplight will…