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…
Beyond the Field: The Humanitarian Vocation of an Agronomist Leer más »
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…
Women Who Plant the Future: Stories of Empowerment and Resilience Leer más »
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…
With Hands in the Field and Eyes on the Future: The Story of Leidy Tatiana Pérez Leer más »
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…
Giving Back with Impact: A Graduate’s Support for a Student Leer más »
Jacob Deng Bol Deng (Class of 2025, South Sudan) is 28 years old and comes from the youngest country in the world. When he was born, South Sudan was embroiled in a lengthy war to achieve independence…
Small actions, big changes: Connecting students to scholarships Leer más »
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…
Jessenia Mármol: The Land as the Root of a Dream Leer más »
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.
Grace’s interest in the fields of science and agriculture started early on in life, helping her grandparents on their farm outside of the city. It was there that she began to learn the myriad of challenges faced by small farmers in her region…
Grace Aguti and her drive to improve agriculture through science Leer más »
