


From drying fruits and vegetables with local women farmers to advising on rural connectivity and sustainability projects, the story of Forget Shareka (Class of 2019, Zimbabwe) shows that climate action begins by listening to communities’ voices and needs…
Graduate Carlton Tylor II (Class of 2023) understands the environmental and food security challenges faced by his community, and he is beginning to address them. Through a new egg production business on his home island of the Bahamas, he is beginning to do his part to help restore the coastline and provide locally produced food. His goal, in five years, is to have a fully operating business that is not dependent on resources coming from outside the island…

Community Weaving Among Women
Thanks to projects like Resilient Agrifood Systems (RAS) and Nourishing the Future IV, led by EARTH Futures, many rural women in Costa Rica have found in sustainable agriculture, financial education, and collective action a way to transform their present and envision a future with greater autonomy…

A Life Between Climates: Riley Thomson’s Story
Riley Thomson (Class of 2009) was born in Canada, but it was growing up and studying in the tropics of Costa Rica where he discovered his calling: to protect nature through agriculture. Today, he leads a global coffee sustainability initiative and works to bridge the needs of the North with the potential of Central America. His story shows why studying in the tropics can forever transform you…

Research: A Powerful Tool to Transform Food Systems
Armand Yambisa dreamed of returning to his country to transform life in rural areas. And he’s making it happen. He leads a research team from Zambia developing real solutions for small-scale farmers, combining agricultural innovation, scientific research, and a deep commitment to his community. His story shows how research can sow hope where it’s needed most…