Community Engagement

Apply your academic skills to improve the living conditions of populations in need

EARTH University has created a program for college students and professionals to gain hands-on experience in community development by working in neighboring communities located in the Caribbean region of Costa Rica.

Participants from different academic backgrounds will work under the supervision of EARTH faculty currently engaged in community development initiatives.

Students and professionals will work in close collaboration with local residents on a regular basis and learn:

• To identify local needs and assets
• To propose solutions in a participatory manner
• Leadership and communication skills
• About Costa Rica and the realities of Latin America

Applicants should have an intermediate level of Spanish and be able to communicate their ideas.

The program lasts a minimum of 4 weeks and can be extended depending on your goals and time availability.

Typical categories of community engagement are:

Gender and income generation

Education for youngsters

Landscaping

Public health and nutrition

Local leadership and social capital

Corporate social responsibility