From Campus to Kenya: A Kraft Fellow's Interfaith and Cultural Reflection
Kenya was a place unlike any other, with people who view their African culture as a strong and independent force.
The Kraft Family Fund for Intercultural and Interfaith Awareness, managed by the Office of the University Chaplain, provides funding for Columbia students to travel to one of the 11 Global Centers. Students work on a group research project that explores the religions, cultures, and communities of the chosen destination country.
Jacinta Ndubuis-Obi, CC'27, recently shared an insightful personal reflection along with a video documenting her experiences during her visit to Nairobi, Kenya.
Here's what she had to say:
Kenya was a place unlike any other. Filled with people who beat the odds and those who saw African culture as a strong and independent force. It was a jam-packed ten days, but the best ten days we could have asked for or ever experienced. As soon as we dropped down in the
capital city of Nairobi, we were greeted with the warmest of welcomes. Everyone we interacted with during the trip was essential to its success.
Nairobi reinforced the meaning of the words different and unique. Everyone had their skills that contributed to bits and pieces of the trip. From visiting the Karura Forest to Lake Nakuru National Park and Somo Africa to the University of Nairobi, much knowledge and understanding was gained.
