Take a concrete step to love, support, and celebrate our neighbors in Latin America by attending Agros' annual Tierras de Vida gala! Join us on October 12th for an inspiring evening where you'll hear powerful stories, enjoy wonderful company, and the feel the joy of helping harworking people build better lives with Agros. Tierras de…
Read MoreWe are so grateful for your presence at Tierras de Vida. Our celebration highlighted the grit, hard work, and extraordinary vision of Agros families. Thanks to the combined generosity of your giving and our Board's match, we raised over $465,000! At the celebration, we heard from Henrry and Maria talk and…
Read MoreSolving poverty begins with dreams. Their dreams. Your dreams. Our dreams. Agros International exists to restore hope and opportunity to the world’s poor. With the launch of our newest project in the Matagalpa region of Nicaragua, we are coming alongside of hundreds of families who have partnered with us to…
Read MoreA STORY OF HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, AND CHLORINE As you approach the home of Petronilo López Díaz and his wife, Franseca, it is easy to tell from the colorful drawings that cover the house’s entrance and the many pictures that cover the walls that their family, education, and their children’s accomplishments…
Read MoreREFLECTIONS ON FRIENDSHIP, INSPIRING PEOPLE, AND THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS When I first interviewed with Agros, I was excited to be a part of an organization whose mission is to end generational poverty. I’ve worked in international development for several years with organizations seeking to do this, who often come up…
Read MoreEveryone who’s been to Tierras de Vida knows that it’s one huge production. The lighting, the sound, the pictures, all of it is a beautiful statement about what Agros does. The work and effort that goes into each TdV is incredible, with staff members and volunteers putting in countless hours…
Read MoreGreen parrots in San Marcos, Nicaragua As an ecology graduate student I drove a Volkswagen bug through the string of tiny countries that make up Central America. I experienced for the first time the mixed landscapes of natural forest and agricultural croplands that make up these small nations. It was…
Read MoreThis is the third installment in "How to Build a Village" our blog series that digs into the nitty gritty of how we partner with rural poor families to build sustainable villages that break the cycle of poverty. You can read the previous installment on Clean Water here. - - -…
Read More5 WAYS FAMILIES WILL MAKE MORE MONEY (AND KEEP IT), THANKS TO YOU You've heard us talk about Prosperity. That's where our journey with families leads. But what does it look like when we arrive? It's an important question because - as the Cheshire Cat says to Alice - "If…
Read MoreYOUR 2016 TIERRAS DE VIDA GUESTS IT'S OUR TURN TO RETURN THE FAVOR If you've been to an Agros community, you know what it feels like to be welcomed in. Kids pop their heads out of doorways and run out to find playmates as you walk up. You're ushered in…
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