JULY NEWSLETTER

Written by Katie Modic

News Update July 2023 Dear Friends and Colleagues,   Happy Summer! As the season passes, we continue to celebrate 50 years of impact at the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE). Scroll down to: read about the transformative experiences students from the 1890s Universities had on their recent visit to CATIE check out some of CATIE's newest scientific publications including how ecological characteristics of seasonal migratory species influence conservation threats and policy needs learn about the Tropics Foundation's partnership with Amigos of Costa Rica in support of access to higher education for youth from Latin America's Indigenous communities There are many more monthly highlights below and ways to get involved in our newly redesigned events pages! As always, thank you for your support and please reach out to learn more about these initiatives. Katie Modic Development Officer The Tropics Foundation Education Updates - Inspiring Leaders CATIE and the 1890s Universities Foundation strengthen ties through collaborative educational initiatives In a joint effort to promote academic exchange and foster international experimental learning and collaboration, the 1890 Universities Foundation brought dozens of US University students to the CATIE campus in July for a two week exchange program focused on sustainable agriculture. Learn More Research Updates - CATIE's Recent Publications View All Publications Community Development Updates - Activa-CATIE A case study on “One Health” and how CATIE’s innovation and entrepreneurship laboratory uplifts both the planet and the economy For 50 years, CATIE’s education and training programs have served families and communities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. CATIE uses a “one health” paradigm focusing on the health and well being of both people, including marginalized groups, and the planet. It isn’t always straightforward how to uplift both planetary and economic prosperity. However, CATIE’s Activa program, an innovation and entrepreneurship laboratory for rural development, is a model doing just that. Learn More Upcoming Events Miley González Scholarship Fund for Indigenous Peoples to go LIVE August 7th Mark your calendars! On August 7th, 2023 the Miley González Scholarship Fund for Indigenous Peoples will go LIVE in celebration of International Day for Indigenous Peoples on August 9th. The campaign’s goal is to open doors of opportunity for students from Latin America's indigenous communities through raising funds for them to study at CATIE.  Learn How You Can Get Involved Other News CATIE's Climate Action Unit launched an Ecosystem Modeling Laboratory that monitors drought across Central America CATIE specialists conduct their first climate vulnerability workshop in Pinar de RÍo, Cuba Turrialba Municipal Council declares Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim, General Director of CATIE, an Adopted Son of the City Read More Read More Read More Organizational Updates The Tropics Foundation and CATIE will launch a joint platform, Friends of CATIE In the very near future, The Tropics Foundation and CATIE will launch a joint effort that has been in the works for the past 9 months, a site called Friends of CATIE. The platform will act as a storytelling hub for current programs and projects happening on campus. Users can interact with the tool by watching videos, reading impact stories, and supporting causes that matter to them. Friends of CATIE will be live by the end of the month, so stay tuned! Make a Difference Donate Our Contact Information The Tropics Foundation Atlanta, Georgia (641) 629-0868 www.thetropicsfoundation.org About The Tropics Foundation The Tropics Foundation Stimulate and promote inclusive sustainable development and conservation in the American Tropics by providing resources and opportunities to support higher education, research, and outreach