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From Belgium to EARTH: The Story of Raphaël Loubert

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Raphaël Loubert (Class of 2018, Belgium), who arrived in Costa Rica as a traveler, found at EARTH the starting point for his life’s purpose. His experience in a multicultural environment with hands-on learning and a strong sense of community shaped both his personal and professional development. Today, based in Belgium, he works in environmental education, leading projects inspired by EARTH’s educational model.

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Utilizing Weed Science to Protect Crops and Promote Leadership among Farmers

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Emmanuel Cooper Gonfatee (Class of 2015, Liberia) has built a career focused on science, sustainability, and agricultural innovation. From his work with farmers in Liberia to his doctoral studies in weed management and digital agriculture, he is applying the hands-on and environmental approach he learned at EARTH to protect crops and strengthen leadership in the field.

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Technological and Agricultural Solutions for Smallholder Farmers in Somaliland

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Khaalid Ahmed Awali (Class of 2018, Somaliland) has carved a career path that combines agriculture and technology to address real challenges in the field. Drawing on his education at EARTH, he has advanced practical solutions that support smallholder farmers, improve production processes, and strengthen access to local markets.

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EARTH is Supporting the Strengthening of Coffee Farming in Guatemala

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In San Juan La Laguna, Sololá, Guatemala, coffee is much more than a crop—it is identity and livelihood. Through the Resilient Agrifood Systems Project led by EARTH Futures, smallholder producers like Federico Manuel Ujpan are strengthening their productive, organizational, and commercial capacities, advancing toward a more sustainable organic coffee sector.

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EARTH and INTA: A Partnership Driving Agricultural Innovation

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EARTH and INTA are strengthening a strategic alliance that promotes applied research, agricultural innovation, and leadership development. Through joint projects in Costa Rica—including the development of value-added products from sweet potato, both institutions combine knowledge, experience, and learning to generate a positive impact on the agricultural sector…

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Entrepreneurial Projects Born in the Classroom that Transform Communities

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From their first year, EARTH students learn how to turn ideas into sustainable businesses. Thanks to the support of funds such as the Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) and the Katherine John Murphy Fund, many of these projects have successfully made the leap from an idea to making a real impact in communities…

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A Young Professional Determined to Transform His Country

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Coming from an island where nearly all food is imported, Veonn Caines (Class of 2025, Saint Kitts and Nevis) always knew that agriculture has a future. His research comparing two types of planters in the humid tropics revealed findings that could one day transform how corn is produced—with greater efficiency and fewer losses. Now, as he prepares to graduate, he dreams of bringing that knowledge back home and proving that innovation can also emerge from small places.

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From “City Boy” to Shaping Leaders: the Journey of José Antonio González

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When José Antonio González (Class of 1997) arrived at EARTH from Panama, he had never held a shovel nor endured the heat of the open field. What began as a physical challenge turned into a life lesson that led him to discover his passion for the environment and for teaching…

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