Over the past three years, Mastercard Foundation Scholar and fourth year student Damaris Nzala (Class of 2026, Zambia) has developed into the kind of leader EARTH is focused on developing: one prepared to go out into the world and make the changes needed in their communities. From serving as President of the African Student Union to taking leadership in other on-campus groups, she has stretched herself and grown in new ways. She is prepared to return to her community and help address the challenges faced on the African continent.
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.

Building a Purpose-Driven Business: Patricia de Oliveira’s Journey
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.

The Process of Creating New Flavors to Generate Added Value
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

Creating Impact Through DevOps Engineering and Agriculture
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.