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On the Radio with Rick Steves
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM
in the Agros News category
by Agros International
Last week, travel guru Rick Steves aired a conversation with Agros’ president Alberto Solano and Agros’ director of development and communications Chris Megargee on his national radio show Travel with Rick Steves. Together they discussed barriers to prosperity in Guatemala and innovative solutions. One of Agros' innovative solutions? Goats.
Tierras de Vida 2018: A Great Success
Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:00 AM
in the Donor Love category
by Agros International
Thank you for journeying with Agros to break the cycle of poverty at this year's Tierras de Vida gala! We heard from the talented musicians of Marimba Alma Solomera, Agros President Alberto Solano, and renowned travel writer and public television host Rick Steves. What a success of a night!
Save the Date! Tierras de Vida 2018
Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 9:00 AM
in the Donor Love category
by Agros International
Join us for an inspiring evening to break the cycle of poverty and create paths to prosperity for farming families in rural Central America. You'll experience powerful stories, wonderful company, and the joy of helping hardworking people build better lives with Agros.
Thank You! Tierras de Vida 2017
Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM
in the Donor Love category
by Agros International
We are so grateful for your presence at Tierras de Vida. Our celebration highlighted the grit, hard work, and extraordinary vision of Agros families. You have blessed families in need with the opportunity to create success for themselves, and a legacy for their children.
Dream With Eyes Wide Open; Tierras de Vida 2017
Posted on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 9:00 AM
in the Donor Love category
by Agros International
Solving poverty begins with dreams. Their dreams. Your dreams. Our dreams. Join Agros International for a special night of inspiration and celebration and see how dreams take flight!
Multiplying Talents
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 2:34 PM
in the Our Villages category
by Agros International
Petronilo and Franseca are two of San José's most involved members. They are strong proponents of clean water and community leadership, and are an incredible success story.
How I Know My Job is the Best Job Ever
Posted on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 6:15 PM
in the Donor Love category
by Unknown Author
Donor relationships are often some of the most inspiring, incredible relationships in the non-profit world. This is a story of one of those relationships.
Behind the Scenes at Tierras de Vida
Posted on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 3:15 PM
in the Agros News category
by Agros International
Agros' annual fundraiser, coming up on September 23rd, is a combination of fun and inspiration. Each Tierras de Vida takes a lot of work, but always seems to amaze us in the end.
An Agros Trip Almost 50 Years in the Making ...
Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 11:47 AM
in the Our Villages category
by Agros International
As an ecology graduate student in 1968 Jim Kenagy took a ride across Central America in a Volkswagon bug. He returned many times over his years as a biology professor and the images of poverty he saw stuck with him. Almost 50 years years later, Jim had a chance to travel to Nicaragua to see how Agros International is working to put a permanent end to rural Central American poverty with a visit to the Agros communities of San Marcos and Luz del Mañana.
How to Build a Village | Cultivating Land and Opportunity
Posted on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 12:00 AM
in the The Agros Model category
by Agros International
For Agros, offering families a fair land loan is more than financial. It's an symbol of trust, the beginning of a longterm partnership, and a goal to work toward that parents can pass onto their children.
