Clean and open spaces provide people, children, and families with a much-needed break from the busy lifestyle. They serve as a space to take a breather for individuals and families alike. However, these spaces are often times littered and unmanaged.
On International Day of Peace 2021, GPF and GPW Paraguay lauched the My Plaza, My Park for Peace with the Municipality of Asuncion and Hispano Guarani University. The initiative draws neighborhood stakeholders, families and individuals together to refurbish and revitalize local parks around Asuncion.
In October 2022, GPW and GPF Paraguay cleaned and painted the playground equipment at ‘Antonio Hernáez Monte ’ Square. The renovated square serves as a community space and playground for children. Efforts also invested in renovating the Children's Park of the Villa Habitacional Aeropuerto (Neighborhood of Asunción) and hsoted a "Recreational Fair, visual arts, music and dances" for the children and their families.
The ongoing efforts to clean and rebuild community spaces and playgrounds for children seeks to foster a stronger sense of community and peaceful places for families. Planning meetings, park programs, and cleaning projects are connecting neighborhood associations, volunteers and NGOs, businesses, universities and the city to improve the quality of life for families in Asunion. GPW and GPF hope these spaces can help families to thrive and connect.