Agros Blog

Here at Agros, we are committed to connecting our supporters with stories, information, and progress made by the inspiring individuals we work with. We do this through a variety of channels: this blog, enewsletters, Facebook, Twitter, our video gallery, and our quarterly village updates.

Every quarter we publish pdf updates on the work and progress of each of our active villages. These updates come directly from Agros’ program staff working in-country and contain the most up-to-date information about projects and programs currently underway in Agros villages along with quotes and profiles of individuals.

All village updates can all be found by mousing over the “Our Villages” tab on the Agros website and clicking on any village to then view and download a pdf.

Here are a few examples of what these updates contain:

• This spring, many Agros village members have made impressive progress starting new projects and expanding their existing ventures. For example, over the past three months, the women’s chicken project in El Milagro, El Salvador has sold a remarkable $1,800 worth of eggs! The group has used profits to pay loans, purchase supplies, put aside savings, and help their families. We invite you to read more about the women of El Milagro and find stories of other dedicated and successful village members by looking in the Spring 2009 Village Updates.

• This spring’s update on La Providencia, Guatemala, profiles Ramon, a community health worker. Each week, Ramon dedicates two days to provide health care for community members and he also administers the village’s supplies of medicine and first aid equipment. The success of the leadership in La Providencia is evident from their support for Ramon as well as the recently completed construction of a three-room school supplied with 200 desks and six teachers for 186 proud elementary students.

• In El Edén, Guatemala, five families recently completely paid their land loans, and many more families are quickly moving towards paying off their loans by investing in successful small business opportunities.

There are many more examples and stories of lives being changed. Enjoy exploring and reading.