A Life in Motion: Frankys de la Osa
From Cuba to Mexico to the United States, the story of Frankys de la Osa (Class of 2002, Cuba) is one of relocation, learning, and constant reinvention. Frankys transformed his curiosity into practical tools to build, innovate, and begin again, first through a family citrus business and now through a new agricultural project in Florida. His journey reflects how education, memory, and adaptability can take root anywhere.
Damaris Nzala: Prepared to Lead and Make Change in Her Community
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.
A Project Promoting Agritourism and Rural Competitiveness
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.