Our Projects

The projects we support are building up people and their greater communities through education and skill training. We identify projects among both rural and urban poor, in agriculture and stewardship, in entrepreneurialism among young adults, in elementary schooling, and in strengthening those who teach.


As in for-profit, so in non-profit: some initiatives do not prove well managed, and we have had to leave partnerships. We aim to know our partners and the operations, and when we discover poor leadership or low effectiveness, we always consider first how we can come alongside the organization to strengthen them, and in some cases we sever ties. In 2024 we removed ourselves from projects in Zambia, Nepal, and India. It is our intention to highlight those we currently support and recognize their vision for genuine educational and skill training growth in their communities.

Honduras

In Honduras, continuing on successful concept of Harvest of Hope Centers (HHC) in Nicaragua, we fund Agros International‘s long term agri training and education programs. The HHC model focuses on regional transformation by supporting multiple surrounding villages through a hub-and-spoke approach.

  • The central "hub" concentrates learning modules, production infrastructure, and value-chain integration services, while nearby villages act as "spokes." Each HHC functions as an agribusiness incubator with three key components: a Farmer’s Academy to train families in climate-smart, commercial agricultural practices; a Growers Collective that connects farmers to value chains and essential services; and a Hub for Holistic Community Services, offering financing, infrastructure development, and social investments in health and education.

nicaraguA

In Nicaragua, we support the agricultural skill training and the local elementary schools that Agros leads in their “village within a village” concept. Agros is advancing land ownership by inviting new families onto unutilized land in already existing Agros villages. Because of the skilltraining in and the adoption of modern agricultural techniques, families can produce far more on less land. Because vital village infrastructure is already in place, the cost per family is reduced. The Agros village of Nueva San José, Nicaragua, is a prime example of a “village within a village,” as it shares physical proximity, as well as key infrastructure, with the Agros village of San José.

south africa

In South Africa, we partner with Citizen Leader Lab, based in Johannesburg. CLL identifies school principals who lead schools that have multiple needs — from lack of government funding to undocumented migrant families. CLL matches the principal with an executive from the private sector, and assigns a coach to the pair for one year. The executive and the principal learn from one another and discover —together— solutions for the school, resulting in tremendous changes for the good. We at GNS believe that CLL’s model is exemplary and should be implemented beyond South Africa. To this end, we speak of CLL at every chance and share the message of their excellent work.

TUnisia

In central Tunisia, in what is currently our smallest project, we fund little school that supplements the public schooling in the area. The school is on a farm run by a couple who wish to raise the next generation with a knowledge of the land and knowledge to prepare them for their future in a modernizing world.

capo verde

In Capo Verde, an educational center is inspiring a passion for learning among local youngsters. The vision of the founder is to be not only a resource for the youth, but to shape Capo Verde’s educational programs, by bringing together local and international educators and policy makers.

Guatemala

In Guatemala we also partner with Agros. Their Rural Entrepreneurism initiative fosters economic transformation in rural areas through two key programs: the Women Entrepreneurship Program and the Youth Agribusiness Consolidator Program.

  • The Women Entrepreneurship Program empowers women by organizing village savings and loan associations (VSLA) in Guatemala, providing training in financial management, business development, and access to small loans. These women-led businesses diversify household income and contribute to improved health and well-being, particularly for families facing chronic malnutrition. The Youth Agribusiness Consolidator Program addresses migration challenges by nurturing young rural leaders, developing their entrepreneurial skills, and supporting the creation of viable agribusiness ventures. Through a comprehensive ecosystem of support services, Agros aims to transform youth into business owners who invest in their communities rather than seeking opportunities abroad.