Paraguay Launches “Operativo Invierno 2026” to Support Vulnerable Youth
The Ministry of Children and Adolescents (Minna) in Paraguay has officially inaugurated its “Operativo Invierno 2026”, a national solidarity campaign aimed at providing essential winter clothing to children and adolescents living in vulnerable conditions. Under the campaign slogan #TodosSomosResponsables, the government is calling on citizens and organizations to contribute high-quality garments to help those most exposed to the dropping temperatures.
How You Can Contribute
The Ministry is seeking donations of clean, usable winter items. The primary goal is to ensure that children and teenagers have adequate protection against the cold. The following items are currently being requested:
- Coats and jackets
- Sweaters and long-sleeved shirts
- Pants
- Socks
- Winter hats
- Sturdy footwear
Donations can be delivered to the Minna central headquarters located at Ayolas 482, almost Oliva, in Asunción. The drop-off center operates from Monday to Friday, between 07:00 and 15:00.
National Reach: Regional Collection Points
To ensure the campaign reaches communities across the country, the Ministry has established collection points at various regional offices. Residents in departments outside of the capital can drop off their contributions at the following locations:
- Central: Gobernación de Central, Areguá (Ruta D070, km 24, Costa Fleytas).
- Alto Paraná: Ministerio Público, Ciudad del Este (Avda. Los Sauces, km 3 1/2).
- Itapúa: Regional Office, Encarnación (Jóvenes por la Democracia Nº 1741, 4th floor).
- Concepción: Gobernación de Concepción (Carlos A. López, almost Brasil).
- Caaguazú: Gobernación de Caaguazú (Mcal. Estigarribia, Coronel Oviedo).
- Cordillera: Gobernación de Cordillera (Pozo de la Virgen, Caacupé).
- Guairá: Gobernación de Guairá (Gral. Díaz, Villarrica).
- Caazapá: Gobernación de Caazapá (Mcal. Estigarribia, Caazapá).
- Presidente Hayes: Gobernación de Presidente Hayes (Avda. Dr. Pablo Contessi Pérez, Villa Hayes).
- Ñeembucú: Regional Office, Pilar (Alberdi, between 14 de Mayo, and Gral. Díaz).
- Misiones: Santa Rosa (14 de Mayo, almost Alberdi).
- Canindeyú: Curuguaty (Mcal. Estigarribia, almost Francisco Tarragó).
- Amambay: Municipalidad de Pedro Juan Caballero (Cerro León and Alejo García).
Key Takeaways for Citizens
- Campaign Focus: Providing winter essentials to vulnerable youth nationwide.
- Donation Standard: All items must be in good, wearable condition.
- Emergency Support: If you encounter a child or adolescent at risk due to cold weather, please report the situation immediately by calling the toll-free line 147 (Fono Ayuda).
The Ministry emphasizes that every contribution plays a vital role in the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents. By participating in this initiative, citizens directly support the state’s efforts to mitigate the risks associated with the winter season for the country’s most vulnerable populations.