Mekdes Gelete Tiyuke (Class of 2023, Ethiopia) knew that her country was full of riches, but she never imagined how diverse they were. In December 2021, while finishing her…
An internship in Ethiopian rose gardens Leer más »
Every year, the students in the last stage of their degree at our University work for months on a Graduation Project (GP) that focuses on their primary professional interests. This time of…
EARTH students’ fruitful Graduation Projects Leer más »
Norman Mugisha (Class of 2018, Rwanda) founded a social project based in Kigali, Rwanda that trains and helps rural youth create their own sustainable businesses in agriculture, reducing…
Providing Food for Families in Rwanda Leer más »
Yahaya Alhassan (EARTH Class of 2020 & Fellow 2022, Ghana), has long known the challenges of farming in a region with an intense dry season. Yahaya grew up in Tamale city, the capital of the northern region of Ghana, where 60% of livestock is produced. In addition to teaching Arabic, his…
Yahaya Alhassan – Putting an EARTH Education into Practice in Ghana Leer más »
The Mastercard Foundation – EARTH University Fellowship Program plays a vital role in enabling viable pathways for graduates to transition from university to dignified and fulfilling work and entrepreneurship. During…
On International Women’s Day, we want to recognize women who are part of the EARTH community and highlight their professional development and the impact they are having on their communities…
Women Leading Change Leer más »
For the past five years, EARTH has encouraged students, faculty, and staff to participate in EARTH Talks, an event inspired by the TED Talks organization that distributes free talks on “ideas and…
EARTH Talks: the power of your voice Leer más »
Over 100 EARTH graduates from 15 countries attended the 2023 Graduation Week and Class Reunions in December. With us were alumni from the Classes of 2018, 2013, 2008, 2003, 1998, and 1993, the latter being the first graduating class in EARTH’s history…
Coming Home: EARTH Graduates Reunite and Celebrate Leer más »
“One day, I am going to make our land fertile,” Bishar Mohammed (Class of 2016, Kenya) told his father when he was just a child. Mohammed was aware of the hardships in his village of Korr and…
Working to Reduce Hunger in Kenya Leer más »
Grenada is a small Caribbean Island that grows crops such as ginger, cardamom, and cloves. The nation is rich in biodiversity but challenged in the face of climate change and…
Future Leaders for Agriculture in Grenada Leer más »
