Fundación Paraguaya (FP) is a non-governmental organization established in 1985 and based in Asunción, Paraguay. With more than 400 staff in 25 offices across the country, FP works to achieve its mission to “develop and implement practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions that allow activating the entrepreneurial potential of families to eliminate their multidimensional poverty and live with dignity” through a strategy composed of four interrelated programs: Microfinance, Entrepreneurial Education, Self-Sustaining Agricultural Schools and the Poverty Stoplight. With over 35 years of experience developing initiatives and programs of national and international outreach, FP is internationally recognized and has been awarded with several prizes for its social innovation and contribution to achieving poverty elimination.
Headquarter Country
Paraguay
Geographies served
Paraguay United States Ecuador United Republic of Tanzania
Issue areas addressed
Livelihoods
Communities served
Youth Women People in poverty
SDGs focus
SDG 1 - No Poverty SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality SDG 4 - Quality Education SDG 5 - Gender Equality SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Collaborators
Michelle
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Asuncion
María José Clari
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Paraguay
Asunción
The main reason for joining Catalyst 2030 was to collaborate with other social entrepreneurs in our pursuit of eradicating multidimensional poverty.
Victorinne Nasi
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Asuncion
I hope to learn more about system change and apply my knowledge in work
Fernando Stumpfs
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Asunción
My motivation is to be able to contribute through research the necessary support for the effectiveness of programs or projects carried out for the development of the community.
Cecilia Sosa
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Asunción
Eliana Valdez
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Paraguay
Asunción
I want to join Catalyst 2030 because I want to connect with people that are also striving to change the world through innovative initiatives.
Lucas Alcazar
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Paraguay
Asuncion
I am writing to express my strong interest in joining the Catalyst 2030 community. As someone deeply committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I am inspired by Catalyst 2030’s collaborative approach to systemic change. I believe that meaningful impact can only be realized through partnership, innovation, and the sharing of best practices—all core values that Catalyst 2030 embodies.
Mariana Garcia
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Asuncion
As someone committed to achieving the SDGs, I am inspired by Catalyst 2030’s collaborative approach to systemic change. I believe that meaningful impact can only be realized through partnership, innovation, and the sharing of best practices—all core values that Catalyst 2030 embodies.
Victoria Peroni
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Asunción
At Fundación Paraguaya, our mission is to implement innovative, practical, and scalable solutions to eliminate multidimensional poverty, empowering individuals and families to live with dignity. Joining the Catalyst 2030 community aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering systemic change by collaborating with like-minded organizations and individuals who are equally committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Kathia Sosa
Fundación Paraguaya (FP)
Paraguay
Asuncion
Joining Catalyst 2030 would allow me to further my commitment to driving meaningful change, amplify the effectiveness of my work, and engage in the kind of collective action necessary to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.