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Vecinos en Alerta · Paraguay

VenA: alerts and neighbourly help in Paraguay

When you need help, your neighbours may be close by.

VenA helps you alert nearby people and look up local help contacts.

If there is immediate danger, contact the appropriate official service directly.

VenA home screen during preparations for the Altos pilot
VenA home screen during preparations for the Altos pilot. Screenshot from 10 November 2026.

How a VenA alert works

  1. Prepare the alert

    Choose the situation and add the necessary details.

  2. Review and confirm

    Check the information and the options in your app version.

  3. Alert nearby people

    VenA attempts to reach people in the area. Delivery depends on connectivity and availability.

  4. Help safely

    Recipients decide whether they can help safely.

An early warning can help

Fire or smoke

Alert nearby people and contact the official service.

Clear information when it matters

Alerts for different situations

Select the type of emergency and add useful information for recipients.

Institution contacts

Find local contacts and see their review status.

Voluntary assistance

Everyone decides whether they can help safely.

The first VenA pilot in Altos

A 14-day closed Google Play test is being prepared in Altos. Further towns are expected to follow gradually after the pilot is reviewed. See the pilot page for the current status and confirmed dates.

Neighbourly help with clear rules

Official services first

Contact the appropriate official service directly in immediate danger.

Additional information

Review the information you choose to share before confirming an alert.

Local contact review

Check the review status and report incorrect information.

More tools for everyday use

Quick access on Android

The widget can start supported features from the home screen.

Weather information

Optional regional information when sources are available.

Local safety news

Local updates supplement official warnings.

Frequently asked questions about VenA

Does VenA replace police, firefighters or ambulance services?

Neighbourly help complements official services. In immediate danger, contact the appropriate official service directly.

Can I download VenA?

See the official installation status. Trial access requires an authorised account. Check availability

When will VenA be available in my town?

Check the status for your town and any published dates. Check my town

Can I sign up for updates?

Where available, you can request email updates for your town. Trial applications are handled separately.