Shamir Carrillo (Class of 2015, Belize) has worked in many sectors and industries in his country, demonstrating EARTH graduates’ adaptability and the University’s focus on learning-by-doing across various fields. Nowadays, he’s working on topics fundamental to the future of food security.
Shamir Carrillo: A Career Shaped by EARTH Values Read More »
At EARTH, a group of students and professors form part of a project that aims to transform waste into food, explore new ways of sustainable nutrition, and dive into one of the most mysterious and powerful kingdoms on the planet: the Fungi Kingdom.
The Kingdom of Fungi at EARTH Farms Read More »
Manuel (Class of 2018), Antonio (Class of 2022), and Marcelina Gómez (Class of 2027) are three Indigenous siblings who broke barriers and changed their destinies through education. A coffee brand, a new language, and a dream that once seemed unreachable…
Three Siblings, One Dream: From the Mountains of Chiapas to the World Read More »
The determination of a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Joy Umubyeyi (Class of 2028, Rwanda), has made her the first in her family to access higher education. With every class she is taking in her first year at EARTH, she is discovering new ways to improve the lives of farmers in her community…
Joy Umubyeyi: A Compassionate and Sensitive Leader Read More »
Bianca Dager (Class of 2003, Ecuador) has done it all. She served as Ecuador’s Vice Minister of Environment, co-founded the platform Premios Verdes, launched an environmental consultancy, and created a project that is connecting nature with various sectors, from conservation to private industry and production. Her calling took her by surprise, leading her to believe in the power of agriculture and conservation to transform production systems.
Bianca Dager: The Power of Curiosity and Consistency Read More »
Melissa Haringwi Moyo (Class of 2025, Eswatini), a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH, discovered her passion for agriculture after witnessing the lack of technical knowledge among farmers in her region. Today she studies at EARTH not just for herself but for her community. She is developing an innovative project to reuse poultry waste as fertilizer in order to revolutionize food production and prove that, with science and determination, anything is possible…
Happiness Maworera (Class of 2024, Zimbabwe), a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH, led a water conservation project working with ASADAS in rural areas of Costa Rica, strengthening the relationship with the community and protecting water sources…
Purpose-Driven Leadership: Happiness Maworera and Her Impact on Water Protection Read More »
Tanaka Murambi (Class of 2024, Zimbabwe), a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH, and Catherine Korkor Akplah (Class of 2024, Ghana) decided to tackle a common environmental challenge in West Africa: wastewater treatment from cassava processing. Their Graduation Project proposes an innovative approach with microalgae that not only cleans the water but transforms waste into useful resources. During their experiments, they discovered methods that could make a difference in rural communities…
Microalgae: An Innovative Solution for Wastewater Treatment Read More »
Meet Jessica, Paola, and Niger, three EARTH students who are growing both professionally and personally through their professional Internships in Ecuador and Costa Rica, guided by alumni who offer them a hands-on, practical experience…
Turning Knowledge into Action: Alumni and Interns Working Together in the Field Read More »
Through leading the CACPROSA biofactory, José Aguilar has channeled what was initially a curiosity into a true passion for sustainable agriculture. Thanks to the support of EARTH Futures, he has learned to develop biofertilizers that improve soil health and increase agricultural productivity, transforming not only his own professional career but also the region’s agricultural practices…
José Aguilar and the Biofactory of CACPROSA: Growth United by Living Microorganisms Read More »
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