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EARTH Stories: Illuminating Lives#Community

“He cried about how much he wanted to help his community.”

Longtime supporter, Barbara Butler, first heard about EARTH one Sunday afternoon on the shores of Lake San Pablo, Ecuador. Her godson Fernando, who dreamed of studying agriculture after high school, began talking about the impossibility of studying at an “incredible place in Costa Rica.” Listen to what happened when, with her encouragement, he applied to EARTH…

Barbara returned to EARTH in 2015, bringing her mother—a passionate advocate for education—and sister for their first visit to campus.


“Of all the things I’ve seen…EARTH provides the best return.”

Sofia Allende (’17, Argentina) dreams of having an integrated farm back in Argentina—of producing milk and making dulce de leche. Tim Solso—retired Cummins CEO and President of EARTH’s Board of Directors—is helping her get there. Find out why he believes her education is the best investment he’s ever made…


“Your positive outlook on the world and aspirations for the future came through loud and clear.”

EARTH staff member Wendy Judy recalls interviewing Faith Mukami (’15, Kenya) more than four years ago and what it was about Faith that made her stand out from the crowd…


"I see the beauty of teaching in this university...you get to know people and their stories."

Professors Yanine Chan (Costa Rica) and Rebeca García (Spain) discuss what makes the University’s teaching philosophy so unique, and how the support of the extended EARTH community during a difficult time made Yanine realize that “my work really works”…


About this project

In the past 25 years, EARTH University has made a positive impact on countless lives around the world. This holiday season, we want to share just a few of these stories of hope, family, values, transformation, love and opportunity with you.

About this project

In the past 25 years, EARTH University has made a positive impact on countless lives around the world. This holiday season, we want to share just a few of these stories of hope, family, values, transformation, love and opportunity with you.