Nairobi News

Gitika Gorthi, a Columbia SEAS student, leads a Space Education Summit highlighting the value of every skill in the space economy.

This edition of Columbia Global Lens is a two-part series where we explore our work to address inequality and injustice around the globe.

Anezka Marwa, GS'25, shares how she acquired valuable communication and research skills during her internship at the Nairobi Center.

Mathare's women leaders share how the government demolished their homes amid the community's mourning and recovery from flooding and heavy rains.

Good governance is about transparency and accountability. Without these, trust between the government and the people is eroded, and corruption takes root. – Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Preventable Yet Pervasive. How Can We Address It? 

Amy Balbierz shares her heartfelt practicum experience, which she completed during challenging national circumstances.

The Getty Foundation sponsors an exploration workshop at the Nairobi Center to examine African influences on Mediterranean cultures.

A total of 41 projects have been selected for their exceptional proposals and potential to address complex global issues. 

 

Columbia's School of Work Dr. Samantha Winter's NIH grant explores barriers and facilitators of IPV and mental health screening in Kenyan informal settlements.

CGC | Nairobi hosts the GEOHealth Training Workshop on Air Pollution Exposure Monitoring and Respiratory Health.

Applications are now available for a fellowship offered this fall at our Centers in Amman, Nairobi and Santiago for early-career scholars.