The culture & diversity I witnessed on course was awe-inspiring . I was humbled by the experience , and it gave me more respect for the smaller things in life .
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The culture & diversity I witnessed on course was awe-inspiring . I was humbled by the experience , and it gave me more respect for the smaller things in life .
~ Costa Rica Participant , 2016
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DIVERSITY
IN FUNDING In nature , diversity is critical to the productivity and sustainability of an ecosystem , and each component – from microorganism to predator – is important . When it comes to generating revenue , organizations also thrive on diversity . At EPI , individual donations , foundation grants , events , bequests , and endowment gifts match earned income from student tuition and other sources , which ensures we ’ ll be here long into the future to provide accessible and life-changing conservation education for Latin American and U . S . teens . The $ 10 monthly donor and the $ 10,000 annual donor each occupy an essential niche , and together they provide a strong , diverse foundation for inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders .
DIVERSITY IN STUDENTS
Our students hail from a multitude of geographies around the world , bringing with them a variety of backgrounds , interests , and histories . Like ecosystems , these students are intricately connected to each other and the wider world ; with each interaction , they cross boundaries to learn and work together for a healthier planet . Of our 30,000 + participants , 80 % are underserved youth living in one of our 5 program countries , and more than 60 % are female , proving that a love for science and conservation doesn ’ t conform to stereotypes or geographies . It takes a diversity of voices to speak up and protect nature , and EPI students are doing just that .
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