Seedbed of Hope: Reconnecting Rural Youth with the Land
The Seedbed of Rural Youth Entrepreneurs created by the Colombian Alumni Association (AGEARTH) is an initiative that seeks to reduce youth migration to cities and promote a healthy generational transition within agricultural entities. The project has impacted hundreds of young people in remote rural areas by providing them with tools and opportunities to thrive in the agricultural sector…
Marianela Ubilla: A Graduate Breaking Barriers in the Banana Industry
Marianela Ubilla (Class of 1998, Ecuador), is a prominent leader in Ecuador’s banana industry, the world’s largest exporter of the crop. In 2020, she became the first woman to chair the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and has been distinguished for her leadership, perseverance, and ability to face global challenges through innovation and resilience…
Deepening EARTH’s Impact Around the World: The e-Learning by Doing Program
EARTH’s e-Learning by Doing Program, created in response to the pandemic and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has transformed the University’s hands-on approach into a virtual experience accessible to users worldwide. Since its launch in 2023, more than 1,000 people in 49 countries have used the free micro-modules on precision agriculture, sustainable production, and renewable energy, among others…