On August 9, we celebrated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. We invite you to learn the story of Wendy Esquit (Class of 2024, Guatemala), an indigenous Kaqchikel Mayan student known for her courage, perseverance, and pride in her roots…
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In Ethiopia’s Amharic language, Hulu B’eje means “everything is in my hands.” Hulu B’eje is also the project name of student Yohannes Bimrew Simegn (Class of 25, Ethiopia), a Mastercard Foundation Scholar who was one of the winners of the 2021 EPIC Challenge (End Poverty Innovation Challenge)…
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Javier Ubilla (Class of 2024, Ecuador) was a curious boy. He liked to investigate topics that adults sometimes considered “strange” for a young child, and when he had the opportunity, he would excitedly explain to them a new idea or fact he had learned. There was a time when he was seven years old and told a family celebration that hippopotamuses secrete a red coloring through their skin that looks like blood and serves as a sunscreen.
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Claudia Lorena Cañas (Class of 2023, Colombia), Selvin Jirón (Class of 2023, Honduras), and Romina Ovelar (Class of 2024, Paraguay) stand out at EARTH University for their academic excellence and their energetic drive in fulfilling each project they propose. Moreover, they are recognized for their perseverance, a trait they each developed early in life.
The leaders Latin America needs Read More »
With the financial support of the GEDI initiative and other partners, EARTH Futures is implementing a new project in Guatemala to create opportunities for coffee, mushroom, and honey farmers and hence, mitigate irregular migration from vulnerable communities.
GEDI: Strengthening entrepreneurship in rural Guatemala Read More »
The IFAMA 2022 Conference took place in Costa Rica from June 18 to 22. Hundreds of people from all over the world gathered to exchange ideas and discuss issues related to sustainability in agribusiness. EARTH University had the honor of hosting the 32nd edition of this prestigious event together with INCAE Business School.
IFAMA 2022: Uniting minds and ideas for a better world Read More »
Kuruthumu Hemed Saidi (Class of 26, Tanzania) recently traveled to Costa Rica to join the Spanish and Intercultural Induction Program. For her, the opportunity to study at EARTH means finding a new home, a second family, and the drive to achieve her dreams and improve the quality of life in her country.
Embracing optimism Read More »
A second grant of $700,000 from the Walmart Foundation will allow EARTH Futures to expand the Resilient Communities Food Systems program in Costa Rica and Guatemala for two more years.
Rural empowerment in Costa Rica and Guatemala Read More »
EARTH opened its doors for the first time in 1990 to 51 new students from seven countries. Full of dreams and goals, they began their advancement at our University and left a legacy that today’s students continue with pride and conviction…
32 years of legacy Read More »
Valodia Flores (Class of 2009, Nicaragua) was named in 2021 by Forbes Magazine as one of the 100 most influential women in Central America. Along with achieving personal success, she has benefited 16 individuals and families by creating a business network of partners…
Valodia Flores: the face of collective success Read More »
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