CHERY Roberto (Class of 2028, Haiti), part of EARTH’s Spanish and Cultural Induction Program, faced a long and challenging journey to reach Costa Rica. From going through the pandemic in Haiti to facing political and migratory struggles, his path toward professional growth was filled with obstacles…
Tanaka Murambi (Class of 2024, Zimbabwe), a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH, and Catherine Korkor Akplah (Class of 2024, Ghana) decided to tackle a common environmental challenge in West Africa: wastewater treatment from cassava processing. Their Graduation Project proposes an innovative approach with microalgae that not only cleans the water but transforms waste into useful resources. During their experiments, they discovered methods that could make a difference in rural communities…
Meet Jessica, Paola, and Niger, three EARTH students who are growing both professionally and personally through their professional Internships in Ecuador and Costa Rica, guided by alumni who offer them a hands-on, practical experience…
With a grant from Walmart Foundation to EARTH University Foundation, EARTH Futures is launching phase III of the Resilient Agrifood Systems (RAS) project, focused on empowering small-scale producers through women’s leadership, economic inclusion, and climate resilience…
Francisco Raigón (Class of 2001, Spain) found his calling in international cooperation. He has worked in vulnerable contexts around the world, from the Amazon to refugee camps in the Sahara and Burkina Faso. His commitment focuses on improving people’s quality of life, using Agricultural Sciences as a tool for social and humanitarian change…
Through the Resilient Agrifood Systems Project, EARTH Futures empowers women farmers by offering training and creating community support networks. It has helped them improved their agricultural practices, strengthen their financial skills, and find new opportunities for collaboration…
Esau Higenyi (Class of 2026, Uganda) a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH University, tackles issues like poverty, education, and early marriages in his region. Passionate about improving his community, Esau has led initiatives to empower young people and is now working on a project to enhance rice production and turn rice husks into biochar. His goal is to add value to local products to transform agriculture in Africa…
Leidy Tatiana Pérez Ramírez (Class of 2027, Colombia) discovered her passion for agriculture while helping her father work in the field. Now, she studies at EARTH University with the dream of applying her knowledge to promote sustainability in her community and improve living conditions in her region…
Allan Acosta (Class of 1999, Guatemala) has been a great support for Desirée Chang (Class of 2025, Guatemala) by providing her with a partial scholarship to study at EARTH. Their personal stories converge in their love for agriculture and their desire to create a chain of support and solidarity that can transcend generations…
Jessenia Mármol (Class of 2024, Ecuador) arrived at EARTH University driven by the strength of her indigenous roots, the determination of her community, and a call to help more people access nutritious food. With her project, Allpamanta, Jessenia stands out as a committed leader who promotes agriculture as a tool for building a better future…
On Wednesday, May 25, we inaugurated with the conference “Inspiring women”, a series of events focused on mobilizing others through the stories of different women. These events are made possible by the Dr. Beatrice E. Lewis Women’s Fund, established by her family to honor her legacy and her life, dedicated to inspiring others, primarily women.
EARTH Futures has joined the National Plan for Sustainable and Healthy Costa Rican Gastronomy and the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement to find solutions to the daily challenges facing farmers in Costa Rica and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.
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