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Environmental Humanities & Global Health in The Gambia

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The Gambia

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REFLECT

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Our Mission and Vision

Through global seminars, small group meetings, and working on a collaborative project for the Gunjur Conservationists and Ecotourism Association (CETAG) and The Gunjur Project Association you’ll learn about environmental and global health realities in The Gambia; the important role the humanities, arts, and social sciences can play not just in producing solutions to environmental problems but in understanding how those problems emerged; how NGOs, government agencies, and communities are working collaboratively to address sustainable development challenges to achieve the SDGs in The Gambia; and you will gain hands-on experience through a 3 week in-country field experience in The Gambia.

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The Collaboratory is a not-for-credit program offered by the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement in partnership with The Gunjur Project Association and CETAG. 

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Meet The Team

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Columbia Collaboratory

Dr. Shannon Marquez

Columbia University Global Engagement Dean

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Columbia Collaboratory

Babucarr Faal

Artist & Community Leader

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The Gunjur Project Lodge

Jenny Ringstead

Coordinator

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Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association  (CETAG)

Ahmed Manjang

Activist

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Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association (CETAG) 

Lamin Jassey

Activist

NGO PARTNERS

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CETAG

Promotes conservation and ecotourism programs in Gunjur village.

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The Gunjur Project Lodge

The Gunjur Project Lodge provides a great opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of Africa, its people, culture, and traditions.

Our Projects

Empowering Change

Our programs aim to drive change by supporting environmental health and humanities initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting sustainable solutions. 

CETAG Turtle village

Promoting Well-being

Students have a hands-on experience of emptying the HeadStart tank and refill
it. Students and CETAG team are to measure the weight straight carapace length (SCL) and
curved carapace length (CCL). The measurement data will help us understand the growth rate
and weight of the baby turtles.

The Indigenous Tree Nursery site

Cultural Enrichment

The students and CETAG team will participate in prepping the indigenous tree
nursery site. Works to be done are clearing the land, preparing the holes, and specifying/zoning
the area for each indigenous tree.

Citizen science

Building Connections

Students & CETAG team will take a tour of the sand mines and take photos or
drone footage of the mines, and any geological changes going on out there.

Donation Opportunities

Support Our Cause

Support our mission by donating to our NGO Partners or joining our program. Your contributions enable us to continue making an impact in the lives of individuals and communities.

Abaraka Baake

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