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 [...]

EOS believes in long-lasting sustainable solutions to end the water crisis for families living in poverty. Your monthly donation will empower communities with safe drinking water solutions and [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]