Bricks to bread international is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose primary exempt purpose is to alleviate poverty and build global leaders. we help build brick ovens for costa rican families seeking a sustainable source of income. bricks to bread assists and mentors families in the construction and maintenance of their own oven and offers training and assistance in developing a solid business plan to sell fresh baked goods to their community. brick ovens not only help provide a family with a sustainable income, but they also bring communities together. the ovens become a focal point in the community, become a gathering place for community events, and bring people together. bricks to bread accomplishes all of this through donations, partnerships, volunteer trip opportunities and baking bread together.