Community Development Program

Welcome!

EARTH looks to develop agronomists who not only understand agriculture, but also demonstrate a social sensitivity and conscience and recognize the importance of working with communities. The Community Development Program (PDC) fosters a systematic exchange between EARTH and the neighboring communities, thereby developing our students’ social conscience. .

The Mission of the PDC

The PDC oversees the development of our students’ social conscience and facilitates learning opportunities that improve the quality of life in the communities.

La Visión del PDC

El PDC tiene como visión el que la EARTH sea reconocida internacionalmente por su programa académico de formación de la conciencia social de los líderes del mañana.

The Vision of the PDC

The PDC envisions that EARTH will be internationally recognized for its work in the development of students’ social conscience as part of its academic program.

Objectives of the PDC

• Contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of EARTH’s neighboring communities

• Integrate the community experience into EARTH’s academic program

• Contribute to the development of the social conscience of EARTH students

Strategic Areas of the PDC

• Human Development

• Agricultural Development

• Rural Micro-business

• Communication and Research

For more information about PDC, please contact:

Luis Enrique Carazo
Ext: 5008
lcarazo@earth.ac.cr