EARTH Futures: Working to change the world.
Emily Fintel Kaiser, Executive Director of EARTH Futures, tells us how EARTH Futures is leading the way toward positive transformation in developing regions
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EARTH Futures – Transforming rural areas for the better
EARTH Futures is EARTH University’s global center for solutions that partners with academic institutions, rural communities, and like-minded partners worldwide to transform rural areas. We structure our efforts around two main pillars –Education for Leadership and Developing Solutions – focusing on Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Education for Leadership
Inspired by EARTH’s 30 years of knowledge and our partners’ experiences, we seek to transform agricultural education in Latin America and Africa to prepare young leaders to build more sustainable food systems.
Developing Solutions
We identify, develop, and test innovative solutions to improve quality of life and sustainability in the rural communities of developing countries.
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Models in action
EARTH Futures builds partnerships to promote vibrant rural communities & sustainable food systems.
In 2017, amidst EARTH University’s strategic-planning, we kept asking ourselves: How can EARTH generate more impact in the world? The answer: EARTH Futures
Education for entrepreneurship and transformational leadership in rural Costa Rica.
26 young leaders from Liceo de Pocora de Guácimo (a local high school neighboring EARTH University) are developing business plans to implement in their communities.
Strategic Allies
The challenges facing rural areas are complex, and at EARTH Futures, we know that we can only overcome them by working hand-in-hand with others. We collaborate with a diverse and growing network of partners in Costa Rica and other countries who share our passion, vision, and values.