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We are child advocates

We provide children with tools and training they need to access education, overcome barriers and be a voice for change. We’ve had an office in Paraguay since 1995.

About Us

We partner for change

Thank you to our implementing partners for making dreams come true in Paraguay…

We empower youth to use their voices for change

In Paraguay, we work closely with communities, children and other partners to protect the youngest generation from violence.

Then through skills-building, within organized support networks, these young dreamers gain the confidence to promote their right to be heard and get involved in activities and decisions affecting their futures with government support and collaboration.

OUR PROJECTS

Did you know...

Paraguay has a population of 6.7 million 

The poverty rate rose from 19.7 percent in 2019 to 22.3 percent in 2020**

12 out of 10,000 children under the age of 19 are victims of sexual violence*

 

Source: worldbank.orgcdiaobserva.org* (in Spanish)documents.worldbank.org** 

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Donations at work in Paraguay

7,600+ Sponsored Children

3 Local Partners

110 Communities

114,600+ Dreamers (of all ages)

Our team

Rosarina Maciel

COUNTRY DIRECTOR, PARAGUAY
rderusso@childrenbelieve.ca

 

As Country Director, I am responsible for the overall success of our Paraguay Office, leading strategic growth, programs and projects development, and ensuring effective management of both international and domestic partnerships. I oversee day-to-day operations, driving initiatives that align with our mission while fostering sustainable impact and innovation.

MEET THE TEAM

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You ask, we answer.
Happily.

Sponsorship combines funding from supporters to provide children with access to education so they can thrive in school and life. The program also gives children:

  • Equal access to opportunities and resources, such as clean water, healthcare and quality education
  • Confidence, knowledge and leadership skills to realize their rights
  • Opportunities to have their voices heard through community clubs, public forums and our sponsorship programming
  • The tools to play an active role in improving the systems that are supposed to protect them

And, letters sent between donor and sponsored child contribute to building a child’s confidence, so they’re encouraged to create a brighter future for themselves.

For $44 per month, sponsorship through Children Believe gives a child access to education and provides their community with the tools and resources they need to thrive.

As a child sponsor, you’ll receive an Annual Report as well as an update of your sponsored child’s progress and a new photo, so you can see how they’ve grown. We also include updates from their community so you see what your support, along with their hard work, has accomplished.

Trust and accountability are very important to us. Children Believe uses results-based management to measure and evaluate everything we do. This ensures we’re accountable to you and can achieve the greatest change for children. Read ChildVoice magazine and our online stories to meet the children and families you’re helping.

Since we were founded in 1960, we’ve reached out to children of all faiths, ethnicities and cultures, and all people who want to make a difference in their lives. Yet, in the countries we work, there’s often confusion about whether we serve children of other faiths. As a commitment to our Christian faith principles, we want every child to feel excited and proud our name represents them and every person to feel inspired and welcome to join our cause.

Curious about our work in Paraguay?

Get in touch and ask away! We're happy to help.