This one-week immersive learning program in Peru placed students from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management in the heart of the Tiracu Valley in the Peruvian Amazon. Here, learning unfolded through direct engagement with the local environment, communities, and ways of life. Surrounded by the rainforest, participants were immersed in the social and ecological realities of the region while exploring how communities worked toward land regeneration and sustainable livelihoods.

Living and learning alongside local partners at Siendo Naturaleza, a local organization dedicated to land regeneration and community empowerment, students engaged in hands-on activities, community interactions, and guided reflection supported by systems-thinking sessions that helped connect environmental, social, and economic dynamics. Through field-based exploration, site visits, and facilitated dialogue with community members, participants developed a grounded understanding of regenerative land-use practices and community-led development, strengthening their global perspective and ability to engage thoughtfully with sustainability challenges across cultures.