Paraguay Today: Who Truly Sees the Reality?
In the heart of South America, Paraguay is a land rich in culture, warmth, and resilience. But beneath this vibrant surface lies a reality that many don’t see… or can’t see.
Facts That Hurt… But Can Also Inspire Hope
–Population: 7.5 million people.
– The wealthiest 10% holds 61% of the country’s wealth.
– 24.7% of Paraguayans live in poverty.
– 5.6% live in extreme poverty, struggling daily to meet basic needs.
– 1 in 4 people has no access to basic healthcare services.
What About Sight? Blindness Won’t Wait
– Over 700,000 people live with some form of visual impairment in Paraguay.
– Nearly 100,000 Paraguayans are completely blind, often from preventable causes.
– 80% of blindness cases can be prevented or treated if detected in time.
The leading causes:
– Uncorrected refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
– Untreated cataracts
– Undiagnosed glaucoma
– Uncontrolled diabetic retinopathy
When You Can’t See, You’re Often Not Seen
Blindness doesn’t just take away vision—it isolates, impoverishes, and excludes.
A child who can’t see, stops learning.
A mother who loses her sight, stops caring.
An elderly person who goes blind, loses independence.
You Can Help Restore the Light
At Fundación Ver Paraguay, we bring eye care to the forgotten corners of the country: rural communities, settlements, and vulnerable neighborhoods. With just one affordable consultation, we can:
– Detect and treat vision problems early
– Prevent avoidable blindness in children, adults, and seniors
– Provide eyeglasses and restore dignity and independence
You Can Be Part of the Change
With a small donation, you can help someone see their child’s face again, the sunlight, or the words in a book.
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