Agros Blog

As we recently wrote, Agros communities in Nicaragua and El Salvador have been affected by heavy rains related to Hurricane Jova. Some communities have suffered food shortages and health complications, and the storms have also wreaked havoc on basic infrastructure like homes and access roads. We want to update you on the damages, and let you know what plan of action our Country Directors and Regional Director have put into place.

Damage from storms affected four Agros communities in El Salvador and six communities in Nicaragua. The most pressing concern is severe crop damage that has put some communities in dangerously low supply of vital crops. These crops, which typically serve as the primary food source for future months, have been completely lost in some cases. Agros is working with local authorities and partnering organizations in-country to tap into local resources and help the communities replant. Several communities are installing silos to better store basic grains, and avoid the risk of future crop deterioration.

In addition to crops, damages to homes and some roads were also sustained, and Agros is working with families to make repairs and prevent water from leaking into homes and causing further health issues. Some communities are suffering from higher rates of respiratory infections stemming from the water damage. Illness has been most severe among younger children, who are the most vulnerable. Agros is connecting communities to medical care to treat these infections.

While both El Salvador and Nicaragua were impacted, El Salvador has been able to address the needs in communities through local government partnerships, and general operating budget. Nicaragua is also tapping into partnerships, but needs more support.

For a complete list of needs and action plans for both countries, please click here.

If you would like to make a gift to help our communities to rebuild and replant, please click here to make a donation. Your gift of any size to Agros now will go a long way to help rural villagers impacted by the devastation of these recent storms by providing food, medical attention and repair to community infrastructure.