With over 70 families benefiting, the community of Limpio, in the city of Ybycu’i, inaugurated the first 200 meters of cobblestone paving on their main road. This achievement was made possible through the Poverty Stoplight methodology, which enabled families to identify their needs and work together to address them.
The Carbón Cué community, part of Limpio, faced constant difficulties in traveling on rainy days, limiting access to basic services and affecting their quality of life. Through the Poverty Stoplight, families identified the problem and decided to join forces to secure the necessary permits and build the cobblestone road, ensuring a passable route at all times.
The project was supported by Fundación Paraguaya and the company Forestal Sylvis. Luis Fernando Sanabria, General Manager of Fundación Paraguaya, emphasized: “This is further evidence that every community has within itself the necessary resources to move forward. Our role is to inspire, motivate, and create opportunities. Here, they have shown us that it is indeed possible to address the red indicators of the Stoplight and improve quality of life.”
Meanwhile, Raúl Gauto, President of Forestal Sylvis, highlighted: “We really appreciate the Stoplight methodology because it measures the change in people’s way of living. At Forestal Sylvis, we are interested in ensuring that in 10 years, beyond harvesting trees and generating income, the community has experienced significant development,” he said.
This first section of cobblestone paving represents a significant step forward for the community, but the work does not end here. The families will continue organizing with the goal of completing the 5 kilometers of road necessary to turn the ‘Passable Road at All Times’ indicator from red to green. With this spirit of unity and collective effort, the Limpio community continues to move toward a better future.