Agros International

Since 1982, Agros has helped over 8,500 people build new lives for themselves by facilitating land ownership and providing technical assistance, training, capital loans, village infrastructure, and volunteer work teams to support the work and vision of community members. Over the past twenty years Agros has successfully forged strategic alliances a... nd partnerships with a variety of national and international development organizations. These alliances along with the Agros in-country and U.S. staff maintain a strong commitment to the accountability and success of Agros' villages. All Agros staff members outside of the U.S. are native to their respective countries and understand the cultural nuances with which they work. Agros' genuine commitment to providing hope and opportunity to the rural poor through private land reform has earned the trust of the people the company serves. An alliance between the United Nations Development Program, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Foundation recognized Agros International for providing lasting solutions to poverty in Central America. The alliance examined the work of hundreds of organizations in 11 countries throughout Latin America. To be eligible for the award, the groups had to show that they effectively utilized local entities, international entities, and assistance from the private and public sectors to help marginalized people become self-reliant.Read More