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What it is ::Agros International is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty for rural families in Central America and Mexico by enabling landless communities to achieve land ownership and economic stability. Having learned that the root causes of poverty extend across communities and are passed down from generation to generation, the Agros development model is holistic, sustainable, and focused on long term results. This commitment to the long-term sustainability of a whole community serves to break the cycle of poverty in all its forms

How it works ::
The components of a successful Agros village include:

Community Organization
Help families define a vision for a new community and develop the local leadership required to create a self-sustaining, thriving community.

Land Ownership
Work with families to identify and purchase agricultural land on credit and use their payments to purchase land for other new communities.

Community Education & Training
Create opportunities for adequate healthcare, education, adult literacy and spiritual growth.

Housing & Infrastructure
Implement community and individual construction projects such as houses, schools, irrigation systems, latrines, infrastructure and community centers.

Sustainable Economic Growth
Develop agricultural production and support income-generating activities through microenterprise loans and technical training.

Passing on the Blessing
Give other communities the opportunity to own land through repaid loans and empower them to dream of a brighter future for their children.

How to get involved ::

Journey with a Village
“Journey with a Village� is an opportunity for you, your church, business or community group to step into a long-term relationship with an Agros village. The purpose of the “Journey� program is to build a bridge between the poor and non-poor, people and cultures of the developed and developing worlds. To learn more, read their Journey with a Village Profile.

Walk with a Family
“Walk with a Family� is an opportunity for you, your family, church, business or community group to connect with families in an Agros village. Similar to “Journey�, the “Walk� program allows your group to build relationships with Agros families that cross cultural and economic barriers. To learn more, read their Walk with a Family Profile.

The Noemí Fund
The Noemí Fund’s principal objective is to establish a separate financial vehicle to support the Agros model of community development. All funds invested in the Noemí Fund will finance the purchase of land and the construction of housing and irrigation systems in Agros Communities. To learn more, read their Noemí Profile.

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