
The Gambia



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.


Meet The Team

Columbia Collaboratory
Dr. Shannon Marquez
Columbia University Global Engagement Dean

Columbia Collaboratory
Babucarr Faal
Artist & Community Leader

The Gunjur Project Lodge
Jenny Ringstead
Coordinator

Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association (CETAG)
Ahmed Manjang
Activist

Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association (CETAG)
Lamin Jassey
Activist
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.