Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves! We are thrilled to share that EOS International will now be operating under the new name and brand of Cova. We are the same dedicated team, conducting the same [...]

We are excited to announce that in the coming weeks we will be debuting a new name and brand for our organization! Since EOS International began its work in 2008, our organization has grown [...]

It is always encouraging to see water flow from water tanks and garden hoses, from spigots and pvc tap stands, from concrete wash basins and handwashing stations, from kitchen sinks and community [...]

Inclusive decision-making strengthens social cohesion. It is undeniable. When women have an equal role in designing, managing, and monitoring water systems, there is a positive impact on the [...]

Last spring, we followed San Popo (his considerable knowledge of his community a function of his age), and young Hamilton (his clear curiosity a function of far fewer years), navigating the paths [...]

Though we are sharing but a one-page Impact Report (see below) to show you the impact of your generosity in 2023, the truth is that your support last year alone is writing entire chapters for [...]

There is joy as we peak through the doorway of Profesora Maria’s classroom. The students rise from their chairs and with their arms held out to the sides like airplane wings, the morning [...]

Petronila is a caretaker, and it shows. Petronila gives care and comfort to the three generations she shares her home with, to the flowers and plants that line the cobbled approach to her front [...]

Thanksgiving this year, with all the family that it brings together, came on the heels of spending time with some of our extended EOS family – those traveling from the USA with us to Nicaragua on [...]

“Thanks to the training and support we have received, our water board and our community are stronger. We are flourishing.” — Kenya, Lagunita, Nicaragua For fifteen years, Minnesotans [...]

Last week, in the spirit of proliferating safe-water successes, we shared our Circuit Rider model with WASH professionals of the world at the University of North Carolina Water and Health [...]

Local ownership fosters long-term transformation! For fifteen years, EOS has been rooted in community-led development, building the capacity of local community and government to improve drinking [...]

With the familiar ‘Dinggg!’ of his cell phone, Brayan, EOS circuit rider and sensor technician in Honduras, receives an automated text message from the depths of the Florida de Marcala community [...]

  When EOS circuit riders enter into partnership with community water boards, affirming an agreement that EOS will provide direct support and training and water quality monitoring and that [...]

With a baby on one hip and two more little ones underfoot, by any measure, Tuburus resident and mother, Marik, has her hands full. She also has her water buckets full, her rice husker full, and a [...]

Making the sacrifices. Shouldering the worry. Lifting the weak. Celebrating the successes. Providing the encouragement. Bringing the comfort. Going the extra mile. Moms – it’s what [...]

Two machete-wielding community members lead the way. Two more position themselves in the back. The route between San Andres and the community’s water source starts at the edge of the riverbank [...]

Located off-grid and off the beaten path, the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve and its remote jungle landscape is home to Miskito and Mayagna Indigenous peoples, protectors of the largest tract of [...]

EOS’ school garden program now includes one more! Students and teachers and mothers and fathers pitched in to turn the soil, to prepare the plots, and to mark many rows at Juan Lindo School [...]

There is a certain rhythm to the routine at La Independencia School (San Pablo, La Paz, Honduras). Two multi-tasking teachers deliver lessons to multiple grade-levels in few classrooms. Little [...]

Ending the water crisis is no small endeavor. Likewise, there are no small parts to be played. No acts too small to move the needle. Like the hummingbird in the ancient story from the Quechua [...]

Tiny chicks and puppies are underfoot as Maria joyfully gestures to her collection of plants – some she simply enjoys herself and others she nurtures for sale. While she has a plot of land an [...]

It’s true. EOS has provided One Million people with safe drinking water since 2008. But, not everything that counts can be counted. Livelihood counts.  Whether managing a chlorine [...]

More than a million. That’s how many people now have access to clean water because of your support! And with our recent expansion into El Salvador and the continued extension of our reach [...]

Whether measured in area, in people positively affected, or in number of communities served, we are happy to share that our impact is growing! We are excited to announce that we have reached [...]

When a pipe breaks in the community of Colonia Modelo outside Marcala, Honduras, you call Betty. Although I suspect people here also call Betty when they want to laugh. Or be cheered up. Or when [...]

As we sit around our respective Thanksgiving tables this week, taking turns sharing our gratitudes, our blessings, and our thanks, the EOS team will no doubt have much to share. Last week, we [...]

EOS has partnered with One Day’s Wage to implement a long-term sustainable development program in rural communities in Honduras by providing access to safe drinking water by working with [...]

As the sun rises over Dulce Nombre in Intibuca, Honduras, day laborers walk out of their homes and into fields. Planting grains and harvesting coffee for local landowners is honest work. It is [...]

One plus one equals two. Sure, this is undeniable when summing dollars and cents or apples and oranges. But not when adding together the power of partnerships! When we collaborate with others, [...]

Even hidden behind the chin protection on his motorcycle helmet, I can tell that Kelvin is smiling. His cheeks are drawn up below kind eyes, and he extends a hand in my direction. This afternoon [...]

Today, March 22, is World Water Day, a day designated by the United Nations (UN) to bring attention to the importance and need of safe water worldwide. Water is life, and access to safe water is [...]

Great news! Expanded Charitable Deduction Limits: As part of the 2020 CARES Act, several provisions have been extended and expanded that may impact your 2021 charitable tax deductions as [...]

We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Butler as our Global Program Director for Central America. In this new role, Lauren will be responsible for overseeing strategic and tactical Central American [...]

Today is the 13th Annual Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s biggest day of giving that raises millions each year for causes throughout Minnesota and around the globe. Donors like you have [...]

The future is looking bright! We are excited to share our 2021-2025 Strategic Plan. In the next five years, EOS will leverage our decade of experience providing water quality solutions to rural [...]

We are excited to share our 2020 Annual Report! While last year was an extraordinarily challenging year, faced with a global pandemic and two back-to-back hurricanes, we are thrilled by all [...]

Authored by: Pat Ward In May, we launched, the Tap, a new way to give and helps EOS provide long-term sustainability for our water programs to the rural communities we serve.  Studies have shown [...]

It starts in the mountain. Safe, accessible drinking water is a basic right yet lack of access to it is one of the greatest threats to human health, responsible for over 3.4 million deaths [...]

EOS is thrilled to offer a Data Science Fellowship to Megan Lindmark, an Engineering PhD student at University of Iowa. Megan is a 3rd year PhD student at the University of Iowa in the College of [...]

EOS is thrilled to be featured by Digi International in this thought-provoking article on how we deploy a scalable water-monitoring solution across Nicaragua And Honduras.   EOS [...]

  EOS is thrilled to be featured in Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), “Social Entrepreneurship Needs a New Funding Model” by Ben Powell.  Impact investors often pass on [...]

March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating [...]

Last year was an extraordinarily challenging year filled with many obstacles including a global pandemic and two back-to-back hurricanes pummeling Nicaragua and Honduras. Yet we are thrilled by [...]

EOS International was pleased to welcome six new board members in December of 2020. The board voted unanimously to add the organization’s Central American Co-Founders and Country Directors, [...]

As we enter a new year, we are thrilled to announce the addition of six new members to our Board of Directors at EOS International, two of whom are longtime staff members and Country Directors. [...]

This year has been an unparalleled year for everyone. Our team has also had to think outside of the box during this time, finding unique ways to reach some of our most remote communities. We have [...]

On November 16th, less than two weeks after Hurricane Eta caused catastrophic flooding and destruction throughout Central America, another hurricane, Hurricane Iota, struck the already devasted [...]

Help Provide Access to Safe Drinking Water by Becoming a Monthly Sustainer EOS believes in long lasting sustainable solutions to end the water crisis for families living in poverty. Your monthly [...]

This Spring, EOS partnered with SIMAS, a Nicaraguan nonprofit, on a project to improve the water quality in rural communities located in the municipality of El Sauce, Leon (Western Nicaragua). [...]

Having access to safe drinking water empowers women by helping themselves and their families stay healthy, in school, and at work, creating a more prosperous life for women and their entire [...]

We are thrilled to share our 2019 Annual Report. Thanks to your amazing support and generosity, we had another incredible year! Learn more by reading our 2019 Annual Report today. Read our 2019 [...]

Over the past few weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases in Honduras and Nicaragua continues to rise.  As of June 29, there are official reports of 18,082 confirmed cases in Honduras and 2,170 [...]

On May 5th, EOS launched a 10-day campaign to raise $50,000 to support an immediate and lasting emergency response to COVID-19, with 100% of the proceeds going to Central America. These funds [...]

COVID-19 UPDATE: Access to safe drinking water is even more critical during these challenging times. Find out how our staff is navigating the situation to find other ways to continue supporting [...]

COVID-19 UPDATE: Access to safe drinking water is even more critical during these challenging times. Find out how our staff is navigating the situation to find other ways to continue supporting [...]

March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender [...]

EOS works in rural communities in Nicaragua and Honduras which are two of the poorest countries in Central America. Over 50% of people live below the poverty line, and in rural areas, many live [...]

We are thrilled to announce that EOS has received a $50,000 loan from Agora 2030 which will help us scale safe drinking water solutions in Nicaragua and Honduras where we work. In 2016, EOS [...]

Meyling Cenia Herrera Lanzas is from the community of the Lipes in the department of Matagalpa in Nicaragua. She is the daughter of farmers who are humble and dedicated to various activities in [...]

This past summer Engineering and Data Consultants, Jake and Victoria Reis, spent two months in Honduras working with our in-country team to launch a mobile monitoring system to provide real-time [...]

Running any organization is tough. Leading one that hundreds of thousands of people rely on for clean drinking water is demanding. Doing it as a woman in Honduras…   Read the story [...]

Impact Experience Trip Visit beautiful Nicaragua with EOS International on an Impact Experience Trip. Impact Experience Trips are safe, eye opening, unforgettable adventures. You will be in [...]

EOS International cordially invites you to the 2019 EOS Uncorked Benefit on Friday, November 8th at the Warehouse Winery Minneapolis! Please join EOS International’s supporters and staff as we [...]

View our 2018 Annual Report

To many, bringing clean water to over a thousand people in an afternoon seems like a monumental task, but for Willian, it’s just another day at the office… Read the story here: [...]

We are thrilled to announce that EOS has joined forces with International Rural Water Association (IRWA) to become a Central American influencer in providing safe water solutions across [...]

After 10 years of working to support Central Americans to lift themselves out of poverty through simple technology solutions, we are genuinely touched by our supporters who believe deeply enough [...]

Sustainable development has been defined by the UN as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”   In 2015 [...]

This semester, students at the University of Iowa will be channeling their research and spending time working on an innovative drinking water project in Central America. Under the direction of [...]

This past October, EOS finalized an agreement to manage Nicaragua’s SMART Center in collaboration with WaterAid and the Nicaraguan Water and Sanitation Network (RASNIC). SMART refers to an [...]

This past January, EOS installed 70 chlorinators in the municipality of El Tuma-La Dalia, Nicaragua in collaboration with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health, FIDER (a Nicaraguan NGO), and 70 [...]

For ten years now, EOS International has created life changing opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Central Americans and we have the support of our community to thank. Today Felipe, a [...]

Reyna Garcia was one of the 101 recipients of EOS International’s improved oven in 2017. In her small village of Waswali, Matagalpa, employment opportunities are limited, especially for rural [...]

EOS International has been chosen for a second year to receive a grant from Project Redwood. EOS was awarded a second-year grant of $25,000 from Project Redwood to support a three-year initiative [...]

To date there is only 12% of Nicaraguans remaining without access to electricity, but, those remaining communities are situated in the most remote, and difficult to access, areas of the country. [...]

After 10 years of working to empower Central Americans to lift themselves out of poverty through simple technology solutions, we are genuinely touched by our supporters who believe deeply enough [...]

At EOS International, we are passionate about transforming the lives of rural Nicaraguans. We host Impact Experience Trips, so we can share with you the hope, gratitude, and excitement we [...]

Your gift can transform a life for generations to come, and if your employer matches contributions, your donation will make double the impact! Hundreds of companies across the country match [...]

This holiday season having clean water to drink, an opportunity to start a small business, and a light to study by means everything to those living on less than $2-a-day. If you haven’t [...]

We are thrilled to announce that our simple technology solutions have now impacted the lives of more than a quarter million Nicaraguans, creating a much-needed source of income for impoverished [...]

Wes Meir studied mechanical engineering at Iowa State University. In his junior year, he took a course with an international focus. He and his fellow students were challenged with creating a [...]

At EOS International, we are passionate about transforming the lives of rural Nicaraguans. We host Impact Experience Trips, so we can share with you the hope, gratitude, and excitement we [...]

As the summer begins to wind down and school resumes session, EOS is proud to have hosted university students from all over the United States as a part of their International Leadership Program. [...]

Since 2011, EOS International has worked closely with Compatible Technology International (CTI) to implement CTI’s water chlorinator program throughout Nicaragua. CTI, a 35-year-old [...]

We are thrilled to introduce our newest member of EOS’ staff in Nicaragua. This summer Karla Castro joined the team as the new International Leadership Program Coordinator. This new position has [...]

Monthly donors are at the foundation for EOS International’s work. Monthly giving provides EOS with a consistent and reliable source of funding that allows us to plan ahead. In fact, these [...]

Take a look at all that we accomplished together in 2016! 2016 Annual Report

    Reyna Margarita Osorio García is from Waswali, Matagalpa. She has an improved oven that was installed in April of 2015. Today she makes bread from her oven and sells it in the [...]

Ceferina was aware that the microbes wreaking havoc on her small village of El Guasimal couldn’t be seen by the human eye. In fact, it is these microscopic bacteria, viruses, and parasites that [...]

EOS has been working diligently these past eight years to provide Nicaraguans with clean drinking water, improving the health of entire communities. This year marks an exciting advancement in [...]

Supporters from all over North America are dedicating their athletic accomplishments to help provide technology to end poverty for rural Nicaraguans. From running 5Ks to marathons to competing in [...]

EOS International is proud to have been selected to participate in the prestigious Latin American Accelerator program through Agora Partnerships. The Agora Accelerator is an intensive four-month [...]

EOS International was founded by a handful of bright and compassionate college engineering students who wanted to use their skills to give back to the world. While in school, EOS’ founders were [...]

Emerging Opportunities for Sustainability (EOS) International is certainly not your typical charity. When EOS was started as a 501c3 nonprofit, we made it clear that we were committed to having a [...]

#18: HOW TWO ENGINEERING STUDENTS STARTED AN NGO IN NICARAGUA WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME–with EOS International Founders Greg Mcgrath & Wes Meier Two college buddies studying engineering–Greg [...]

For the past five years Iowa State University engineering students have been traveling down to Nicaragua for a month-long exchange program with EOS International. Read the impact that their [...]

Every night Enrique has to make a very difficult decision. He must choose between his family cooking, eating, and spending their evening in darkness or illuminating their home with a toxic, [...]

Year after year the Exchange Program at EOS International continues to grow. EOS has just wrapped up a month-long program where they hosted 16 students, facility, and alumni from Iowa State [...]

Eight years ago, EOS International was created from a collective vision to transform the lives of impoverished individuals through the creation of innovative, affordable technologies. Since that [...]

It’s that time of year again to start thinking about your United Way Donation. If your company is having a UW campaign—please direct your donation to EOS International. Paycheck deductions have [...]

Move for a Better Future What if your morning run, afternoon walk, weekend bike ride, evening ballroom dance class or after-work pick-up game of basketball could raise money to help rural [...]

Not long ago Chepita Caballero was jobless and in search of opportunity. As fate would have it, EOS International was looking for someone just like her. Now she runs her own bakery and employs [...]

Throughout my life, a couple of formative experiences engrained my commitment to sustainability and clean water access, and eventually led me to a six-month volunteer fellowship with EOS [...]

Changing lives in Malpaso and El Tule   By Alvaro Rodriguez, Nicaragua Country Director El Tule and Malpaso are two neighboring communities located 14 kilometers down the highway from the [...]

By Greg McGrath, US Director How does an organization with limited resources end up improving the lives of more than 150,000 people? By creating strong partnerships with other organizations to [...]

Nicaraguan Coconut Bread INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 and 1/2 cups of water 1 1/2 tsp salt 2/3 cup granulated sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons yeast 1 1/2 cups freshly [...]

By Greg McGrath, EOS Co-founder and US Director A rooster crows. A dog is barking…incessantly. A man walks by selling mosquiteros (mosquito nets). It’s hot, humid, and there is no wind or breezes [...]

By Alvaro Rodriguez, Country Director for EOS This is a dream come true. I have been working at EOS International for 5 years.  Recently I traveled to the United States and visited Minnesota and [...]

By Dr. Gloria Starns, Iowa State University In the short span of 10 days last summer I fell in love with Nicaragua, not in spite of her nuances, but oddly, because of them.  Now, a year later, I [...]

Take one Iowa State University professor, 5 engineering students, 3 Spanish translators and the 10,000 residents of San Isidro and what do you get? Lots of hard work, new experiences, practical [...]