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.
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.

Dreaming Big and Thinking Differently to Empower Communities in Madagascar
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.