Our Mission

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus, Agros International’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty and create paths to prosperity for farming families in rural Latin America.

Founded in 1984, Agros implements a holistic model of economic and social development, focusing on four key areas: land ownership, market-led agriculture, financial empowerment, and family resourcefulness.

To date, Agros has established over 45 rural communities across El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua, transforming the lives of more than 27,500 people. Alongside this historic impact, Agros currently supports 4,578 active families participating in programs across the region.

Our Vision

Agros’ vision is that rural poor families own agricultural land, attain economic self-sufficiency, realize their God-given potential, and pass on to future generations the values and resources that enable them to flourish.

Agros is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 91-1276578.

How does a poor, peasant farmer become a sustainable agri-business owner? It takes a village, and a radical holistic model of development focused on authentic relationships. At Agros we bring hope & opportunity to the rural poor in Central America to help families escape poverty forever.

Agros Testimonials

Laura Fuller, Lead Director of Discipleship at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church

Bruce Andrews, Former Agros Board Member

"I don't know of any others that focus - even tangentially - on land ownership, wholistic intervention, and empowering individuals to grow over a lifetime."

"Agros is about lifting people out of generational cycles of poverty. Agros equips people with the resources and support to make their own way in their own countries... As a person that has been blessed with freedom, and resources, and opportunities, I want to do my part to provide that to others in this world. That is what Agros does and that is why I support them."

"Agros is holistic and long term in its support of families. It looks at the big, complicated picture and the root causes of poverty... an organization that works to end generational poverty in Central America through land ownership, and more recently through other means."

"[Agros] are the leaders in empowering indigenous people coming from impoverished areas to self-sustain and build their own futures and make a way for future generations. They are good stewards of resources and assist those who sincerely want and are willing to build a future for themselves"

"It is a wholistic ministry that helps purchase land, build basic infrastructure, and provide professional expertise, while respecting and partnering with the community members. Though the focus of the organization is ever evolving in order to use resources effectively for the greatest impact, the opportunity to become a landowner is a unique feature of Agros."

"I have sympathy & concern for the poor and struggling people of Central America and love the approach of giving them hope and a way to become self-supporting, not dependent."