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From Belgium to EARTH: The Story of Raphaël Loubert

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From Belgium to EARTH: The Story of Raphaël Loubert

Raphaël Loubert (Class of 2018, Belgium), who arrived in Costa Rica as a traveler, found at EARTH the starting point for his life’s purpose. His experience in a multicultural environment with hands-on learning and a strong sense of community shaped both his personal and professional development. Today, based in Belgium, he works in environmental education, leading projects inspired by EARTH’s educational model.

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Utilizing Weed Science to Protect Crops and Promote Leadership among Farmers

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Growing up, Emmanuel Cooper Gonfatee (Class of 2015, Liberia) often spent time visiting his uncle’s farm. From these visits, Emmanuel developed an early interest in farming. But he never considered that he could study agriculture and pursue a career in the field until his uncle, who worked for the Ministry of Agriculture, encouraged him to

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Technological and Agricultural Solutions for Smallholder Farmers in Somaliland

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“Looking back now, that’s the best decision I’ve ever made,” reflects Khaalid Ahmed Awali (Class of 2018, Somaliland) on his decision to study at EARTH University. Khaalid, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, first learned about EARTH from his headmaster at Abaarso School. He told him he had found a school that would fit Khaalid

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EARTH is Supporting the Strengthening of Coffee Farming in Guatemala

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In San Juan La Laguna, Sololá, Guatemala, coffee is more than a crop—it is a vital part of community identity and socio-economic resilience. Federico Manuel Ujpan, a smallholder coffee farmer and Vice President of the La Voz que Clama en el Desierto Cooperative, knows this well. With more than six decades of life and a

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The School of the Land: The Story of Doris Corrales

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From a childhood shaped by learning through agriculture to her participation in the Resilient Agrifood Systems Project of EARTH Futures, Doris’s story shows that knowledge can be built with the hands. Today, she leads, shares, and applies agroecological practices alongside other women in her community.

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EARTH and INTA: A Partnership Driving Agricultural Innovation

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EARTH and INTA are strengthening a strategic alliance that promotes applied research, agricultural innovation, and leadership development. Through joint projects in Costa Rica—including the development of value-added products from sweet potato, both institutions combine knowledge, experience, and learning to generate a positive impact on the agricultural sector…

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A Leader in Plant Genetics and Food Security

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Komlan Kekeli Batchey (Class of 2021), a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, grew up in a farming community in Togo. As a child he helped his mother grow and sell green beans and lettuce from her garden…

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Entrepreneurial Projects Born in the Classroom that Transform Communities

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From their first year, EARTH students learn how to turn ideas into sustainable businesses. Thanks to the support of funds such as the Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) and the Katherine John Murphy Fund, many of these projects have successfully made the leap from an idea to making a real impact in communities…

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A Young Professional Determined to Transform His Country

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Coming from an island where nearly all food is imported, Veonn Caines (Class of 2025, Saint Kitts and Nevis) always knew that agriculture has a future. His research comparing two types of planters in the humid tropics revealed findings that could one day transform how corn is produced—with greater efficiency and fewer losses. Now, as he prepares to graduate, he dreams of bringing that knowledge back home and proving that innovation can also emerge from small places.

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From “City Boy” to Shaping Leaders: the Journey of José Antonio González

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When José Antonio González (Class of 1997) arrived at EARTH from Panama, he had never held a shovel nor endured the heat of the open field. What began as a physical challenge turned into a life lesson that led him to discover his passion for the environment and for teaching…

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