Studies in Paraguay show that 30% of the population do not finish highschool, and only one in ten adults have someone in their household who have knowledge of personal finance. Faced with this great need, we developed a two-track training program:…
Chaplaincy
Part of our holistic development program is to support families by providing emotional and spiritual support.To achieve this, we have a network of facilitators in partnership with local churches. Diaconía, comes alongside the local church and provides the vision, training and…
Partnerships for a better quality of life
We take action to achieve this. Together with partnering organizations, we provide health care assistance to meet many of the physical needs we encounter in the communities where we work. In partnership with Smiles for Everyone Foundation and a local network…
Savings Groups
Savings groups seek to fill the gaps in financial access in more rural and central regions where people have limited access to formal financial institutions. The programs seeks to equip participants with practical stewardship and leadership education accompanied by a material…
Individual Loans
Individual Loans seek to fill the gaps in financial access in the areas of Asunción and Greater Asunción. Loans are focused to assist growing entrepreneurs to scale their business and fill financial gaps. With access to capital, our clients can invest…
Trust groups
Diaconias Trust groups empower communities. We seek to fill the gap of financial inclusion in vulnerable communities. By equipping participants with financial education, community solidarity and leadership training. The Trust Group loans are cyclical and are focused on reaching both young…