The determination of a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, Joy Umubyeyi (Class of 2028, Rwanda), has made her the first in her family to access higher education. With every class she is taking in her first year at EARTH, she is discovering new ways to improve the lives of farmers in her community…
Joy Umubyeyi: A Compassionate and Sensitive Leader Leer más »
Bianca Dager (Class of 2003, Ecuador) has done it all. She served as Ecuador’s Vice Minister of Environment, co-founded the platform Premios Verdes, launched an environmental consultancy, and created a project that is connecting nature with various sectors, from conservation to private industry and production. Her calling took her by surprise, leading her to believe in the power of agriculture and conservation to transform production systems.
Bianca Dager: The Power of Curiosity and Consistency Leer más »
Melissa Haringwi Moyo (Class of 2025, Eswatini), a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH, discovered her passion for agriculture after witnessing the lack of technical knowledge among farmers in her region. Today she studies at EARTH not just for herself but for her community. She is developing an innovative project to reuse poultry waste as fertilizer in order to revolutionize food production and prove that, with science and determination, anything is possible…
Juana Nohelia Bonilla (Class of 2004, Honduras) has dedicated her life to strengthening rural communities through local knowledge and sustainability. Her return to Costa Rica, after two decades of impact in the agricultural sector, reaffirms her commitment to inclusive development…
Strengthening Rural Communities Using Local Knowledge Leer más »
In 2024, Celeste Bueso (Class of 2025, Honduras) traveled to Brazil to complete her Internship course at São Paulo State University (UNESP), where she had the opportunity to conduct research, collaborate in teams, and create new connections for her future. Discover how this insect enthusiast experienced this life-changing opportunity…
Celeste Bueso: Bringing Her Passion for Entomology to Brazil Leer más »
In 2021, we jointly launched the Mastercard Foundation – EARTH University Fellowship Program to accelerate effective transitions beyond university for young leaders focused on agriculture and rural development on the African continent…
The Mastercard Foundation – EARTH University Fellowship Program Expands its Reach Leer más »
Happiness Maworera (Class of 2024, Zimbabwe), a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH, led a water conservation project working with ASADAS in rural areas of Costa Rica, strengthening the relationship with the community and protecting water sources…
Purpose-Driven Leadership: Happiness Maworera and Her Impact on Water Protection Leer más »
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…
Between Borders and Dreams: A Haitian’s Journey Toward Change Leer más »
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…
Microalgae: An Innovative Solution for Wastewater Treatment Leer más »
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…
Turning Knowledge into Action: Alumni and Interns Working Together in the Field Leer más »
