What if rural communities did not depend on external aid, but instead on their ability to compete, grow, and sustain their own processes over time? The AMATE Project by EARTH Futures Developing Solutions introduces a new model designed to strengthen capacities, connect stakeholders, and link territories with new opportunities in agritourism.
A Project Promoting Agritourism and Rural Competitiveness Read More »
Patricia de Oliveira (Class of 2003, Brazil) has built a path where entrepreneurship and social impact go hand in hand. From her years as a student to the creation of three language schools in Brazil, her story reflects a clear conviction: businesses can become tools to transform lives.
Building a Purpose-Driven Business: Patricia de Oliveira’s Journey Read More »
As part of the Professional Experience course, EARTH University students work on projects that connect academic learning with real-world needs, facing technical, production, and market decisions in concrete scenarios. This was the challenge of students Edith Villatoro, Tayra Camel, and Débora Flores (Class of 2026, Guatemala), who developed a proposal to diversify the flavors of
The Process of Creating New Flavors to Generate Added Value Read More »
Martinho Da Silva Tembo (Class of 2018, Zambia) works as a software engineer in Mexico as he continues to apply his background in agriculture through investments in Zambia. Beyond agriculture, the most important takeaway from Martinho’s EARTH experience was an inspiration to promote positive community development and give back to the people around him.
Creating Impact Through DevOps Engineering and Agriculture Read More »
Growing up in a community where most people relied on subsistence farming, Jean Fernando Randriamiajason (Class of 2018, Madagascar) was always encouraged to dream big, work hard, and help those he could. At EARTH, Fernando deepened not only his knowledge of agricultural sciences but also his ability to think critically and interact with others. He has incorporated all these lessons in a variety of sectors in his country, and he hopes to continue to keep building opportunities for his community.
Dreaming Big and Thinking Differently to Empower Communities in Madagascar Read More »
For IGIHOZO Kauthar Sabrina (Class of 2029, Rwanda), studying and bettering herself has always been a way of life. At the age of 23, older than the average EARTH student, Sabrina’s maturity and clear-headed focus are evident when she speaks about going through an illness and moving to another continent to study, and about a mother who has always encouraged her children to do what they love. In honor of International Women’s Day we remember those who have advanced opportunities for women, and those like Sabrina, who are leading the next generation forward.
A Young Woman Finding Her Life’s Purpose with Each Step Forward Read More »
After seven years of applying for scholarships while working to support her family, Maken Love Mallebranche (Class of 2027, Haiti) received the call that would change her life: news that she had received a full scholarship to study at EARTH. Hers is the story of a young Haitian woman who turned loss, waiting, and uncertainty into purpose.
Turning Uncertainty Into Purpose: A Story of Resilience Read More »
March is the month when we commemorate the voices of the women who make EARTH’s mission—and the transformation of the world—possible. In this story, we share the stories of a professor, a graduate, a student, and a staff member, all of whom have turned persistence, care, and courage into tools to forge their own paths.
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When Débora Flores Vásquez (Class of 2026, Guatemala) began her studies at EARTH she knew she had found the place that would form her career. From her work on vanilla cultivation during her third-year Internship at an eco-lodge and retreat center in Oaxaca, Mexico, to her Graduation Project plan to formulate a yogurt-like product with a healthful bacteria and additional fiber, she is amassing a diverse set of skills. After graduation at the end of 2026, she is eager to apply all she has learned at her family farm and in her community of Rio Dulce, Guatemala.
Changed by EARTH and Ready to Contribute to Her Community Read More »
Emmanuel Mark Fornah (Class of 2014) and Aiah Umar Konoboy (Class of 2015), both from Sierra Leone, are two examples of how EARTH’s hands-on approach goes beyond the classroom and translates into real impact. Today they work in fruit production in their country, applying the knowledge, technical skills, and leadership capacities gained at the University.
From crop management to supporting work teams, they are demonstrating how a learning-by-doing education prepares professionals capable of creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and transforming production systems.
Two Graduates Applying Their EARTH Education to Fruit Production in Sierra Leone Read More »
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