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Share & SaveMore Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesLand is a precious commodity throughout the world. Marginalized rural families lack access to the kind of credit needed to buy their own land. Trapped in a cycle of basic survival, they pay exorbitant rents for poor quality land, or work for desperately low wages as migrant laborers. Agros restores hope and opportunity for such families in Nicaragua by purchasing farmland, providing agricultural training, and much more. Families pay back the cost of the land, proudly earning right to its title. ActivitiesAgros offers families the opportunity to earn land over time through the fruits of their own labor. This year they plan to plant green peppers, plantains & watermelon, raise chickens, rabbits & goats, & hold workshops on gender issues & cooperation Funding InformationTotal Funding Received to Date: $2,640 Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf). Resources
Why this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term ImpactThe Agros model works to ensure economic, environmental, organizational, and social sustainability. Sustainability is not only key for the villagers, but for the long-term and integrated approach that addresses these issues. Project Message
About a year ago, a friend of ours introduced us to Agros
From that moment forward our lives changed. Agros gave us hope to realize our dreams. Today we have land and a desire to overcome. Who is Running This ProjectContact
Sean Dimond, Project SponsorOrganization
Learn more about Agros International and the project team. Agros International's Current Projects on GlobalGivingWhere this Project is LocatedCountry
This project is located in For more information about Nicaragua, read the Human Development Report on Nicaragua or the Wikipedia entry for Nicaragua. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on August 27, 2008. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on January 11, 2005. Latest Update from the FieldVillage Update Summer 2008By Laurie Werner - Program Director, August 27, 2008 07:13 PM
Attached you will find the Summer update for the Agros village of Futuro del Manana. Every quarter, the Agros US office receives a progress report on each village on topics such as: Community Organization, Land Ownership, Housing and Infrastructure, Community Education and Training, and Sustainable Economic Growth. Read 8 more "Updates from the Field" | Comment on this update How Else You Can HelpSpread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or WebsitePut a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog! Get this widget on: |
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