Quick and hilarious Spanish Classes.

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Volunteering in Paraguay. See these pictures

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Paraguay Embassies and Consulates

Here you’ll find a link to Paraguay embassies and consulates overseas, link to foreign embassies and consulates in Paraguay, and (because this is an English language website) full listing of contact information for the embassies and consulates of English-speaking nations in Paraguay.

Would you like to see a link to the list of Paraguayan Embassies and Consulates in your country? Conversely, would you like to see the embassies and consulates of your country in Paraguay listed on this page?

Embassies and Consulates of English Speaking Countries in Paraguay

United States embassy
1776 Mariscal Lopez Avenue
Asuncion, Paraguay
City: Asuncion
Phone: 95 21 213-715
Fax: 95 21 213-715
Web Site: http://paraguay.usembassy.gov/
Email: paraguayusembassy@state.gov
Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM Except Paraguayan and American Holidays.

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Currency Converter

Use this currency converter to calculate how much your currency is valued at in any other country of the world. In some countries of South America the currency fluctuates continually (based on the value of the U.S. dollar) and residents become accustomed to using a currency converter (or checking the newspaper) daily to view the exchange rate for a particular day. In other countries the currency is more stable.

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Build Homes in Paraguay as a Volunteer

Families Manage the Workload

By Michael Steiner

When I was an architecture student a good way to learn and apply basic construction skills was to volunteer for the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Later on in my life the opportunity to volunteer for Habitat came around again—this time in Paraguay.

The affiliate office of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) in Asuncion, Paraguay has built over 50 simple, much-needed houses in the first year and a half of its existence.

Common local materials are used for inexpensive construction. Local brick masons act as captains of family labor groups—usually three families per work team per house. Each family, most of whom come from the shanty-towns on the edges of Asuncion, must manage their own workload. They work alongside the masons, volunteers, and other families to develop a sense of responsibility, ownership, pride, and to direct local neighborhood involvement.

Construction work is not the only option for volunteers. Accounting, office management, computer skills, and experience with volunteer coordination or publicity are all useful. Talk with local directors and you will be surprised at the dozens of simple tasks and duties that overworked families require help with.

Learn more at Transitions Abroad

volunteer to support schools and education programs in developing countries

Teach A Man To Fish, through its local partners is able to arrange volunteer placements - bringing needed skills to local communities, and offering volunteers a chance to immerse themselves in local culture for a unique life experience.

Our mission is to broaden access for the poor to a high quality education combining vocational training and entrepreneurship by supporting institutions working in this field to increase their financial self-sufficiency.

These schools are committed to transforming kids from some of the poorest backgrounds into young entrepreneurs - which means you can get involved with creating school businesses and pick up new skills in areas like organic farming as well as helping with regular educational activities.
Teach a Man to Fish is currently seeking volunteers to assist in our latest Self-Sufficient School project in Southern Bolivia. This role will particularly appeal to volunteers who want to gain a fantastic on-the-ground experience of international development while immersed in a Spanish-speaking environment. This is also a great chance to build up your skills and CV while supporting an international development charity to make education available to some of the world's poorest children.

Finish reading at Volunteering Directory-

Review of Bueno Entonces. Spanish immersion courses

As a longtime Spanish learner I have tried many different methods of learning. I’ve gone to classes, tried many software programs, audio lessons, read books and workbooks, conversed with native speakers… you name it and I’ve tried it.

One thing I have discovered is that oftentimes, as learners, we’re often using only one of our senses and not truly being forced to understand what we’re learning. We’ll repeat or rewrite and go on with our lives. With audio, we’re left to wonder how things are written, and with written exercises we’re often wondering how you might pronounce the words.

The great thing about Bueno, Entonces… is that we’re given the opportunity to incorporate more than one learning style. We can read, speak, AND write as we learn (yes, don’t forget the pause button!) As all good teachers know, the more senses you can incorporate into a lesson the better you’ll learn. The “Magic White Board” (Pizarra Mágica) displays the words as the action takes place. Beginning students will learn from the lessons and more advanced students will find a lot of value in listening to the conversations that occur between “lessons”. Jimena and David have great chemistry and make the lessons fun.

Keep reading at buenoentonces.com/blog

Paraguay Deforestation: the soy invasion

This is really interesting. It's been going on not only in Paraguay, but also in most of the Southamerican countries. It'd would be great to do some research on the topic...

Found a flag of Paraguay

Take a look at it!!!

Promoting children's Rights in Paraguay

Plan Paraguay
Plan has been operating in Paraguay since 1994, helping poor children to access their rights to education, health, protection, food security and sustainable livelihoods. Today, we work with more than 26,150 sponsored children - and through them we benefit an additional 150,000 people living in 470 rural communities in the poorest districts of the country. Where we work in Paraguay Our core areas of activity include: promoting access to quality education supporting children to achieve their right to a healthy life protecting children from abuse, exploitation and violence encouraging child participation.

Read the article at Plan International

Vibe's adventure in Buenos Aires

Day 1 in Buenos Aires I’m here! Finally... by myself in Buenos Aires. My classes start straight away and I walk in the pouring rain from San Telmo across the Plaza de Mayo to my school at 9 in the morning. It’s just me and one other student in the class, a Bulgarian who is based in London. Basically we get to chat in Spanish all morning to our teacher Martin, who is muy fachero, and who answers all our questions.

To read more of this great story, go to beadventuresinba.blogspot.com

Learn Spanish With Bueno, entonces

Cool way of learning Spanish!!

PARAGUAY'S MAP

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Kiva Program Paraguay

The Kiva Fellows Program offers individuals a rare opportunity to travel abroad and witness firsthand the impact and realities of microfinance, by working directly with a host microfinance institution (MFI). The Kiva Fellow is an unpaid, volunteer based position designed to increase Kiva's impact and to offer participants a unique insider experience. Past participants have found the fellowship to be a great first step in a career in microfinance or international development.

Kiva Fellow Core Responsibilities:

The Kiva Fellow is an integral part of the Kiva Team, acting as Kiva's eyes and ears in the field and helping to extend limited resources to maximum effect. Kiva Fellows fulfill tasks set out in a Work Plan, defined by Kiva along with the host microfinance institution (MFI).

1. Facilitate Connections between Kiva's Borrowers and Lenders

Your journal entries, business postings and blog entries will help build the rich content that bridges our borrowers and lenders and makes Kiva's model work!
* Interview no less than 15 businesses per week to assess loan impact, verify data, and gather information for journal updates
* Develop innovative ways to facilitate connections via creative journaling, YouTube video and other means
* Write a blog entry every two weeks on the Kiva Fellows blog
* Promote awareness of the host MFI and its programs to the Kiva lender community
* Promote an understanding of the Kiva lending community to borrowers

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One semester of Spanish

RESIDENCE PERMITS IN PARAGUAY

Documents Required to Apply for Residence in Paraguay

1. Identification document (passport, etc.);

2. Police or court records from the applicant's country of origin; *

3. Birth certificate; *

4. Civil state certificate (marriage, divorce, separation, widowhood); *

5. Health certificate from the country of origin, or country of last residence; *

6. Consular tourist visa for the countries that require it;

7. Proof of economic solvency that must be demonstrated by one of the following:

a) Deposit to a chequing or savings account at a Paraguayan bank in the amount of at least five thousand dollars US ($5000.00 USD) or its equivalent value in local or foreign currency. The bank account must be in the name of the applicant; or

b) Real estate property deed of a property located in Paraguay; or

c) University diploma attached to an offer of employment or work contract in Paraguay with the indication of the amount to be received in fees or salary. A commercial license will not be accepted.

Note: * The documents stated in 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be legalized at the Paraguayan consulate in the country of origin. The identification document does not require legalization. For more information, please contact the nearest Paraguayan Consulate.

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About Paraguayan universities

Universities in Paraguay impart education at the highest levels. After completing high school with considerably good grades, one can find a place in the Paraguay universities. There are well renowned Paraguayan universities, where various subjects are taught to the students with immense care and precision. Traditional as well as modern subjects and languages are taught at these universities at Paraguay. A degree from these well known universities can provide a boost to the career of the students. There are undergraduate, post graduate as well as doctorate levels of studies that can be pursued in these universities.

Universities in Paraguay have well educated and well trained faculties. Education imparted in these universities match international standards. Many students come from other countries to Paraguay to seek admission in the various universities of the country. The medium of instruction in most of the colleges and universities is English, though in a few cases, Italian and Spanish are also spoken.

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Paraguay heap misery on Maradona

Paraguay became the 11th nation to make it into the World Cup finals thanks to a convincing 1-0 win over Argentina, whose qualification hopes took a further blow.

A 28th-minute strike by Nelson Haedo Valdez after a Salvador Cabanas assist was enough for Gerardo Martino's Guaranies to advance to their fourth World Cup in a row.

Argentina, meanwhile, had Juan Sebastian Veron sent-off in the second period and went down to fifth in the standings on 22 points, the position for the play-off against a CONCACAF nation.

''We marked firmly and managed to hold the lead we took in the first half. In the second half, we tried to be more aggressive, but they controlled the ball,'' said Paraguay defender Julio Caceres.

In Salvador, a hat-trick by Nilmar gave already-qualified Brazil a 4-2 win over Chile, who need only one more point to progress to the finals.

Julio Baptista scored Brazil's other goal, while Humberto Suazo temporary equalised for the visitors. Felipe Melo and Alexis Sanchez were both sent off.

Ecuador climbed to fourth in the standings thanks to a 3-1 away win over Bolivia, despite high altitude. They are now one point above Argentina.

To read full article, visit ESPN.

PARA LA TIERRA. Volunteering program

Come and join us at Laguna Blanca in Paraguay. This mosaic habitat of cerrado and Atlantic Forest is one of the most beautiful, unique and understudied sites in the world.

Join us onsite at Laguna Blanca as a volunteer, intern or researcher.
Volunteering is a great way to broaden your experience and research skills. You can design your own project based on a your specific interest (the scientific team will help you decide if it's achievable), assist with an existing project, or undertake one of our pre-written projects from our database. We have space for up to eight volunteers at any time. Choose from one of the following options:

Conservation Volunteerships - No experience necessary, just an enthusiasm for nature and willingness to get involved! Volunteers assist with scientific fieldwork, learn new techniques and get the opportunity to see their name and the results of their work in print. Come and have fun in a beautiful setting and help us by contributing to the conservation effort in Paraguay!

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Wanna volunteer in Paraguay?

Volunteers will work with the Ministry of Health to build about 20 latrines in each community and facilitate educational activities on latrine maintenance with families. Volunteers will also work with other community groups to plan and implement smaller Community-Based Initiatives (CBI) that may include planting trees, community cleanup efforts and school murals. Additionally, Volunteers will run day camps for children during the two week Paraguayan winter break, which includes extracurricular activities on health and environment. When school is in session, Volunteers will work with community youth to facilitate educational activities several times a week for children between the ages of 5-12.
To read more, visit: volunteerabroad.com

Paraguay closer to World Cup spot with 1-0 win over Bolivia

ASUNCION, Paraguay — Salvador Cabanas scored a penalty in first-half injury time, lifting Paraguay to a 1-0 victory over Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

The victory improved Paraguay to 27 points, putting it among the favourites from South America to make next year's 32-team tournament in South Africa.

Bolivia has only 12 points.

Paraguay dominated the first half, with Bolivia coming up with only one serious scoring chance. Paraguay also had most of the play in the second half.

Read more at Canadian Press