Case Studies

President for a day

Adriana took up the role of President of the Republic, raising her voice to represent young women standing up and battling for girls’ rights.
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Violence puts the lives of girls in Paraguay at risk

Nearly 8 out of 10 women in Paraguay have experienced a form of gender-based violence. After being brutally attacked, Lauri is rebuilding her life.
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Breaking the cycle of early motherhood in Paraguay

Early mother Patricia explains how sexual health education is instrumental in breaking the cycle of early motherhood in Paraguay.
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The normalisation of ‘criadazgo’ in Paraguay

As part of the practice "criadazgo", common in Paraguay, Nati was sent to live with a family she didn’t know and used as free child labour.
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Too young to be mothers

Paraguay has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the Americas. Sixteen-year-old mother Sany shares her story.
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From waste picker to entrepreneur – fighting poverty through…

Maura works as a waste picker, is growing her business and building a better future for her family.
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