African Book Talk Series - The Fortune Men by Nadifa Mohamed Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2021-06-18 | Join us in our second series of our African Book Talk Series as we discuss our First book in this second series 'The Fortune Men' by Nadifa Mohamed. The book features Mahmood Mattan, a fixture in Cardiff's Tiger Bay, 1952, which bustles with Somali and West Indian sailors, Maltese business people, and Jewish families. He is a father, chancer, some-time petty thief. He is many things, in fact, but he is not a murderer. So when a shopkeeper is brutally killed, and all eyes fall on him, Mahmood is not too worried. He has indeed been getting into trouble more often since his Welsh wife Laura left him. Nevertheless, Mahmood is secure in his innocence in a country where, he thinks, justice is served. It is only in the run-up to the trial, as the prospect of freedom dwindles, that it will dawn on Mahmood that he is in a terrifying fight for his life - against conspiracy, prejudice, and the inhumanity of the state. Moreover, under the shadow of the hangman's noose, he begins to realize that the truth may not be enough to save him.
Enabling Impact Entrepreneurship for Women in STEM Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2024-09-12 | Columbia Global Centers in Nairobi collaborated with WomSTEM to host the 'Enabling Impact Entrepreneurship' seminar. The seminar was designed for women in STEM, aiming to empower them to create and lead innovative ventures that foster economic growth and job creation and address social and environmental issues.Impact entrepreneurship skills in STEM help bridge gender gaps, providing tools to overcome systemic challenges and access funding and networks. The impact of women-led enterprises on sustainable development is profound, offering diverse perspectives and solutions. Successful women entrepreneurs serve as role models, inspiring more women to pursue STEM careers and entrepreneurial paths, and this is a cause for hope and optimism for a more equitable and sustainable future.The seminar featured seasoned female leaders who imparted their knowledge to women in STEM, inspiring them to pursue entrepreneurial paths, thus contributing to a more just and sustainable future.
The Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive Webinar Series - Ep 2: Leadership in Complex Environment Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2024-09-02 | CGC | Nairobi partnered with the Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive (SAS Digital Archive) to present an exclusive series of webinars exploring the life and legacy of Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim. Over six decades, Dr. Salim has played a pivotal role in shaping and influencing key moments in world history. His service as the former Prime Minister of Tanzania, renowned international diplomat, and Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) – now the African Union, has left an indelible mark on history.Dr. Salim's contributions include helping dismantle apartheid in South Africa, repositioning Africa in the post-Cold War order, and participating in Tanzania's constitutional reforms. He is also an alumnus of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where he simultaneously served as Tanzania's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.From this session, you will learn the following:1. Leadership principles and strategies from Dr. Salim's diplomatic career2. Adapting leadership styles to diverse cultural and political contexts3. Leading with integrity and vision in challenging times.
The Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive Webinar Series - Ep 1: Enhancing Good Governance Practices Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2024-08-05 | On September 30, 2023, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, launched Tanzania's first digital archive dedicated to the life and achievements of the celebrated diplomat, pan-Africanist, and statesman, Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim.CGC | Nairobi is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive (SAS Digital Archive) to present an exclusive series of webinars exploring the life and legacy of Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim. Over six decades, Dr. Salim has played a pivotal role in shaping and influencing key moments in world history. His service as the former Prime Minister of Tanzania, renowned international diplomat, and Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) – now the African Union, has left an indelible mark on history.Dr. Salim's contributions include helping dismantle apartheid in South Africa, repositioning Africa in the post-Cold War order, and participating in Tanzania's constitutional reforms. He is also an alumnus of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where he simultaneously served as Tanzania's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.Join us in celebrating the remarkable journey and enduring impact of Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim through enlightening webinars.From this first episode, you will learn the following: 1. The role of governance in fostering economic growth and social cohesion2. Strategies for combating corruption and promoting transparency3. Engaging citizens in participatory governance for inclusive development
Resilience in the Face of Upheaval: Mathare’s Women Speak out on Government Demolitions Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2024-08-01 | Throughout April and May of this year, Nairobi experienced extreme rainfall and flash flooding, resulting in the tragic deaths of 228 people. To prevent future flood-related fatalities among residents living along the riverside, the Kenyan government initiated the demolition of homes in informal settlements. Notices of the planned demolitions were as short as two hours, leading to many residents returning to find their homes and possessions reduced to rubble. Many residents were left homeless, without livelihoods, while still mourning the loss of loved ones due to the floods. To illuminate this issue and amplify the voices of those affected, we hosted a panel discussion featuring community leaders from Mathare, one of the settlements most severely impacted by the floods and demolitions. These community leaders shared their experiences, discussed the immense challenges posed by the floods and subsequent demolitions, and highlighted the community's reaction and resilience strategies.
Charting the Path to Columbia SIPA: Information Session Insights Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-11-27 | This session provided the audience with an in-depth look at the exciting opportunities awaiting you at the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (Columbia SIPA). It delved deeper into: World of SIPA, Admissions Processes, Financial Aid and Scholarships and Alumni Experiences.
Providing Safe and Affordable Cooking Energy in African Cities Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-10-30 | African households should embrace the shift to clean cooking fuels as a pivotal step in combating climate change, deforestation and indoor pollution, thus fostering healthy cities. In our final Healthy Cities Series episode titled Providing Safe and Affordable Cooking Energy in African Cities, climate and clean-energy experts discussed the trends of modern cooking energy consumption in African cities, the benefits of clean cooking energy, market barriers to clean cooking transition in African cities and governments' initiatives to transition to clean cooking energy in African cities
Climate Smart Agriculture: Case of Pastoralists and Fishermen in Northern Kenya Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-10-18 | CGC Nairobi undertook a documentary exercise that targeted a farming-pastoralist family and a fisherman in Northern Kenya. Detailed in this documentary are their experiences with climate change. Nomadic pastoralists in north-western Kenya mostly inhabit the region, and more than 3 failed rain seasons have depleted the natives' livestock, water and pasture. This has forced them to explore other sources of livelihood, such as agriculture and fishing.
Reimagining African Cities: Design, Participation and Diplomacy Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-10-05 | In order to create thriving cities in Africa, we must first answer some crucial questions, including: What principles are necessary to create thriving, long-lasting, adaptable, and inclusive African cities? How can policies contribute to proper governance and allocation of resources? How can the continent jointly effectively address and overcome pre-existing barriers? The second Healthy Cities Series seminar, Reimagining African Cities: Design, Participation and Diplomacy, delved deeper into these questions. Enjoy the video!
Rethinking Food Systems in Africa Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-09-26 | CGC | Nairobi, in partnership with the Global Columbia Collaboratory, curated the Healthy Cities Series composed of 3 seminars exploring solutions for transforming and growing African cities with equitable services and good governance.The first session was held on September 18th, titled Rethinking Food Systems in Africa. The session discussed the importance of transitioning to natural, local foods for African communities and ways of establishing safe, accessible and sustainable food systems.
Applying to a US University from Kenya Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-08-04 | Check out the full video on: youtube.com/watch?v=mf3n9TyK8ME&t=3s
Learning Agility Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-08-04 | Check out the full video on: youtube.com/watch?v=FrYQ-PVMkAg
Learning Agility Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-08-04 | This video (condensed from the original lecture) is part of a series on mental health for youth by Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi. The speaker is Albert Migowa, a trained counseling psychologist that has worked with institutions such as the Red Cross, Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Network, UNICEF, Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS), and the African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF).
Advancing Global Health Practices through the Columbia University School of Nursing’s MDE Program Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-06-09 | For the second year in a row, the Global Practicum Program at Columbia Nursing School took place in Nairobi, Kenya, one of the designated practicum sites in Africa. The practicum program enables Columbia nursing students undertaking the Masters Direct Entry (MDE) program to learn more about real-world experiences and scenarios that prepare them to provide an accurate and independent diagnosis. The school partnered with the Nairobi Center and the University of Nairobi’s (UON) Department of Nursing to conduct the practicum at the country’s oldest and second-largest hospital in East Africa - Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). For six weeks, the students rotationally shadow nurses and doctors in various units, including the accidents, emergency unit, and pediatric departments. Listen to what the students and their supervisor from the UON's Department of Nursing had to say!
Mental Health and Wellbeing for the Youth Population Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-05-03 | According to the WHO, mental health is a state of wellbeing in which an individual realizes their potential/abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to their community. In July 2020, the task force on mental health established that Kenya is experiencing a rapid increase in suicides, mental health conditions, substance use and addictive disorders, a clear indication of social challenges and unmet needs at a societal level. The report estimated that 50% of all mental disorders start by the age of 14 years and 75% by the age of 24 years. In addition, stigma and discrimination contribute to and perpetuate mental ill health and marginalize persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial, intellectual and cognitive disabilities. Consequently, it is recommended that mental illness be declared a National Emergency of epidemic proportions and that the government prioritize mental health as a public health concern. Furthermore, addressing mental health issues among the youth, who comprise the largest proportion of the population in Kenya, is critical to the economy's growth.Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi thus has initiated a four-part program that aims to equip young people with a solid understanding of mental health, thereby improving their overall wellbeing. We were at Tunapanda Institute as we delved deeper into the first stress management. Enjoy this video!
Climate on the Continent: Turning Words into Action Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-03-27 | The African continent is the most affected by climate change, but those outside the continent lead many conversations around the issue. This session explores how climate is communicated on the continent and how such conversations translate to action and investment. Enjoy and share the video.
Mobilizing finance and business action towards nature-positive outcomes in Africa Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-02-09 | What are the biggest challenges to bringing large-scale green investments in African countries? How can we ensure that globally active corporations are held to the same standards in Africa as in their home countries when assessing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact, and more precisely, their impact on nature and climate? How can green projects ensure strong local stakeholder inclusion and a high reinvestment rate of project proceeds in the region? Research shows that certain instruments are emerging to foster the flow of finance toward environmentally and socially sustainable outcomes. These include, but are not limited to:- Carbon finance/carbon credits: Generally issued within projects that are developed and executed as per internationally or nationally acknowledged methodology and standards (examples: Verra, Gold Standard). - Green bonds: Projects and companies can acquire a certified “green” status to issue green bonds that can finance specific activities that have diverse frameworks- Biodiversity Credits: Currently, these initiatives commoditize biodiversity and create biodiversity markets. This forward-looking webinar, sought to answer these questions and propose solutions as to how digital technologies can allow for a much more inclusive process and provide greater transparency in developing projects that have real impact.
Kraft Global Fellows Visit to Nairobi, Kenya - 2023 Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2023-01-23 | The Kraft Global Fellows Program is a joint initiative of the Kraft Family Fund for Intercultural and Interfaith Awareness and the Office of the University Chaplain. Fellows are selected to travel to one of the 10 Global Centers to work on a group research project focusing on the destination country's religions, cultures, and communities. The program's goal is to encourage students of different backgrounds and faith to learn from and with each other about their identities even as they learn about religions and cultures outside their familiarity. To enhance this experience, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi, in collaboration with the Office of the University Chaplain, designed a one-week program for seven Kraft Fellows students in Nairobi. The seven fellows visited and attended religious services at AIC Milimani Church, the Nairobi Hebrew Congregation, Jamia Mosque, and the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple. To gain a deeper perspective of the Kenyan culture and heritage, the Krafts fellows had the opportunity to visit Bomas of Kenya and the African Heritage House. The fellows also visited Brookhouse and advised the students on the college application processes to Ivy League Schools such as Columbia. At Tunapanda Institute, the Krafts fellows socialized with ambitious youth who use digital programs to enhance their personal development and that of their community. They also had the opportunity to learn more about Kenya's digital revolutionary technology - MPESA, Kenya's elections, Chinese influence and the country's public health status during their visit to Kenya's oldest university - the University of Nairobi. The Krafts fellows also witnessed value-addition activities while interacting with local business owners at FunHomes Limited and Somo Africa.
African Book Talk Series - Madam First Lady by Lilian Nganga Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-12-16 | Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi African Book Talk Series (ABTS) is a virtual program that primarily features African authors and African Literature. With this series, CGC | Nairobi provides a platform where African writers and authors documenting African content can engage a global audience. The authors discuss their work and exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.This episode featured "Madam First Lady," by Lilian Ng'ang'a who shared more on her works, experience and lessons as Machakos County First Lady.
Enhacing Wellness with Emotional Intelligence: Session 7 - Decisiveness Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-12-16 | In partnership with Albert Migowa, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi introduced a series that intends to cover diverse topics on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to help members of the general population cope and adapt to life in the 21st Century, particularly with the challenges presented by the pandemic. The first part of the series held in November 2021 covered "What is Emotional Intelligence?" (visit our channel to watch this session), where we defined and delineated the concept. In sessions overseen by experts, we have also organized and conducted interactive forums that illuminated more on "Self - Awareness," "Self - Regulation," "Stress Management," " Self-Care" and "Resilience." To watch the recordings of these previous discussions, visit our Channel. This session delved deeper into DECISIVENESS. Enjoy the recording and share it!
Into Africa, Out of Academia: A Doctors Memoir by Kwan Kew Lai Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-11-14 | Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi African Book Talk Series (ABTS) is a virtual program that primarily features African authors and African Literature. With this series, CGC | Nairobi provides a platform where African writers and authors documenting African content can engage a global audience. The authors discuss their work and exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.The episode featured "Into Africa, Out of Academia: A Doctor's Memoir," by Kwan Kew Lai. In 2006, Dr. Lai left her full-time position as a professor in the United States to provide medical-humanitarian aid to the remote villages and war-torn areas of Africa. Into Africa, Out of Academia is a memoir that follows her experiences from 2006 to 2013 as she provided care during the HIV/AIDs epidemics, after natural disasters, and as a relief doctor in refugee camps in Kenya, Libya, Uganda and South Sudan, where civil war virtually wiped out all existing healthcare facilities.On Septembet 22nd, 2022 we delved deeper into this discussion, in a session moderated by Wendy Njoroge, a bookish curator. Enjoy the Video!
Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, and Green Economy Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-11-11 | In partnership with Holby Solutions, the Center has curated a four-part series that will explore how innovative accelerated financial literacy interventions can improve financial inclusion for green economic growth in a series of hybrid conversations. This four-part series will explore:1. Opportunities and barriers in green, climate, skills education and sustainable finance 2. Sustainable financing models for youth and women startup-ups 3. Leveraging on digital disruptions; leveraging digital skills in rural setups to increase financial literacy and inclusion4. Financial Inclusion and literacy of non-literates, youth, women, and drop-outs. 5. Creating an enabling environment for green financing
Enhacing Wellness with Emotional Intelligence: Session 8 - Workplace Bullying Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-10-31 | In partnership with Albert Migowa, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi introduced a series that intends to cover diverse topics on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to help members of the general population cope and adapt to life in the 21st Century, particularly with the challenges presented by the pandemic. The first part of the series held in November 2021 covered "What is Emotional Intelligence?" (visit our channel to watch this session), where we defined and delineated the concept. In sessions overseen by experts, we have also organized and conducted interactive forums that illuminated more on "Self - Awareness," "Self - Regulation," "Stress Management," " Self-Care" and "Resilience." To watch the recordings of these previous discussions, visit our Channel. This session delved deeper into WORKPLACE BULLYING. Enjoy the recording and share it!
Breaking the Cycle: Exploring Multi-generational Dynamics in Families Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-10-24 | Join the Business of Family: Conversations and Circles Series Podcast, where a team of experts hold important conversations that relate to and affect family enterprises. This podcast series is organized in collaboration with Be Bold Consulting & Advisory Ltd ( https://www.bbold.co.ke/ ). This episode explores "Multi-generational Transmission in the Family System." We delve into the importance of debunking societal taboos in our family dynamics. Our expert guest, Carolyn Gaithuma, a family dynamics coach, sheds light on the impact of parental projection and control on a child's upbringing, as well as the multi-generational transmission process that can affect marriages and careers for generations.We'll delve into the significance of examining beliefs around loyalty in family systems and the liberating journey of prioritizing one's true self. By understanding these dynamics, we can break generational cycles and cultivate a strong sense of self. Join us as we explore transformative insights and practical advice for understanding and navigating the intricate dynamics of family systems. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:00 The section emphasizes acknowledging dysfunction in families and debunking societal taboos surrounding family dynamics.00:05:00 Families contribute to addiction through the entire system, not just the identified patient.00:10:00 Parental control impacts children's individuation, particularly firstborns, leading to a lack of differentiation.00:15:00 Multi-generational transmission affects relationships; self-differentiation breaks the cycle.00:20:00 Multi-generational transmission involves transferring perspectives across generations, impacting stability and self-expression.00:25:00 Understanding oneself and family dynamics is essential for determining priorities and working together.00:30:00 Multi-generational healing is crucial, but self-differentiation may require going against family norms.00:35:00 Examining beliefs around loyalty breaks generational cycles and liberates individuals to be their true selves.
Self Differentiation in the Family System Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-10-24 | Join the Business of Family: Conversations and Circles Series Podcast. A team of experts will on be holding important conversations that relate and affect family enterprises. This podcast series is organized in collaboration with Be Bold Consulting & Advisory Ltd (https://www.bbold.co.ke/). This episode delves into Differentiation of Self in the Family System and explores the process of connecting with your core Self in family systems where the levels of fusion or enmeshment are high. This is the process of answering the question "Who am I?"
Triangulation in the Family System Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-10-24 | Join the Business of Family: Conversations and Circles Series Podcast. A team of experts will on be holding important conversations that relate and affect family enterprises. This podcast series is organized in collaboration with Be Bold Consulting & Advisory Ltd (https://www.bbold.co.ke/). This episode delves into Triangulation. Do wonder how Triangulation takes in the family system and how it might affect ones' family enterprise? Listen in to the conversation!
Emotional Cut-off in the Family System Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-10-24 | Join the Business of Family: Conversations and Circles Series Podcast. A team of experts will on be holding important conversations that relate and affect family enterprises. This podcast series is organized in collaboration with Be Bold Consulting & Advisory Ltd (https://www.bbold.co.ke/). This episode delves into Emotional Cut-off in the Family System. We explore why and what happens when a family member makes a decision to cut off from the family system.
Acute and Chronic Anxiety in the Family System Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-10-24 | Join the Business of Family: Conversations and Circles Series Podcast. A team of experts will on be holding important conversations that relate and affect family enterprises. This podcast series is organized in collaboration with Be Bold Consulting & Advisory Ltd (https://www.bbold.co.ke/). Listen to the first episode on Acute and Chronic Anxiety in the Family System. Does any part of this resonate with you and your experience?
Lest We Forget: A Doctors Experience with Life and Death During the Ebola Outbreak by Kwan Kew Lai Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-09-12 | Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi African Book-Talk series is a virtual program that features primarily African authors. With this series, CGC | Nairobi provides a platform where African writers can engage a global audience, discussing their work and exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.Our latest episode featured "Lest We Forget: A Doctor's Experience with Life and Death During the Ebola Outbreak," by Kwan Kew Lai. In 2014, Dr. Lai arrived in Africa to volunteer as an infectious disease specialist in the heart of the largest Ebola outbreak in history. Lest We Forget chronicles the harrowing and inspiring time spent serving on the front lines of the ongoing Ebola outbreak—the complicated Personal Protective Equipment, the chlorine-scented air, the tropical heat, and the heartbreaking difficulties of treating patients she could not touch. The book exposes the raw brutality of Ebola and the chaotic nature of the developing world's undersupplied and understaffed health infrastructure.On August 31st, 2022 we delved deeper into this discussion, in a session moderated by Wendy Njoroge, a bookish curator. Enjoy the Video!
Columbia Nursing Students Global Practicum Program Experience in Nairobi, Kenya Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-08-03 | Columbia School of Nursing commenced the first Global Practicum Program in Kenya and partnered with Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi (CGC | Nairobi), the School of Nursing - University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to enable students to learn more about real-world experiences and scenarios that enable them to be better prepared to provide accurate and independent diagnoses. CGC | Nairobi caught up with students and learned more about their experiences at KNH, why they chose to undertake their practicum in Kenya, and the lessons they would take from their practicum practice at KNH.
Enhancing Wellness with Emotional Intelligence: Session 6: Resilience Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-07-19 | Life as we knew it took a dramatic turn in early 2020 due to COVID-19. The pandemic disrupted life, affecting citizens' social, economic, and health fabric worldwide. People were forced to adapt to a new way of living, such as working remotely, dealing with loss and grief arising from the death of a loved one, among others. These circumstances brought about distress, a situation that needs to be addressed. It, therefore, becomes paramount that people are equipped with coping mechanisms to deal with the various life stressors that have arisen from the pandemic and life generally. One such strategy is improving an individual's emotional intelligence (EQ) capabilities.In partnership with Albert Migowa, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi introduced a series that intends to cover diverse topics on EQ to help members of the general population cope and adapt to life in the 21st Century, particularly with the challenges presented by the pandemic. The first part of the series held in November 2021 covered "What is Emotional Intelligence?" (Visit our YouTube channel to watch the video), where we defined and delineated the concept. In sessions overseen by experts, we have also organized and conducted interactive forums that illuminated more on "Self - Awareness," "Self - Regulation," "Stress Management," and "Self-Care." To watch the recordings of these previous discussions, visit our YouTube channel. This upcoming session will delve deeper into Self - Care. This session delved deeper into Resilience. In the pipeline are sessions that will run till October on other subject areas such as Time Management, Decisiveness, Critical Thinking, and Mansplaining.
B.R.I.CE: Lessons Learned in #DRC, #Ethiopia, #Niger, #Somalia, #SouthSudan, #Tanzania, & #Uganda Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-07-15 | The Building Resilience in Crises through Education (B.R.I.C.E) webinar was a culmination of over 4 years of programming and research on the well-being of teachers and students, their capacity to teach and learn in difficult contexts, and their resilience in the face of multiple challenges. Practitioners and researchers presented short presentations about the overall scope of their programmatic work and research in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Niger, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Through a moderated discussion, presenters then reflected on what they learned about key issues, including teacher professional development and well-being, student learning and well-being, and collaborative approaches for conducting this work with local, national, and global partners.KINDLY NOTE: To watch the Video in your language follow these steps:-Activate closed captioning-Click on Settings,-Click on Subtitles, then select auto-translate, and then select the language of your choice.
Enhancing Wellness with Emotional Intelligence: Session 5 - Self -Care Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-07-06 | Life as we knew it took a dramatic turn in early 2020 due to COVID-19. The pandemic disrupted life, affecting citizens' social, economic, and health fabric worldwide. People were forced to adapt to a new way of living, such as working remotely, dealing with loss and grief arising from the death of a loved one, among others. These circumstances brought about distress, a situation that needs to be addressed. It, therefore, becomes paramount that people are equipped with coping mechanisms to deal with the various life stressors that have arisen from the pandemic and life generally. One such strategy is improving an individual's emotional intelligence (EQ) capabilities.In partnership with Albert Migowa, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi introduced a series that intends to cover diverse topics on EQ to help members of the general population cope and adapt to life in the 21st Century, particularly with the challenges presented by the pandemic. The first part of the series held in November 2021 covered "What is Emotional Intelligence?" (Visit our YouTube channel to watch the video), where we defined and delineated the concept. In sessions overseen by experts, we have also organized and conducted interactive forums that illuminated more on "Self - Awareness," "Self - Regulation," and "Stress Management." To watch the recordings of these previous discussions, visit our YouTube channel. This upcoming session will delve deeper into Self - Care. This session delved deeper into Self-Care. In the pipeline are sessions that will run till October on other subject areas such as Resilience, Time Management, Decisiveness, Critical Thinking, and Mansplaining.
African Book Talk Series - The Sex Lives of African Women, with Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-06-27 | Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi African Book Talk series is a virtual program that features primarily African authors. With this series, CGC | Nairobi provides a platform where African writers can engage a global audience, discussing their work and exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.Our latest episode featured "The Sex Lives of African Women" by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah. The author has spent decades talking openly and intimately to African women around the world about sex. In this book, she brings together their extraordinary stories while chronicling her journey towards sexual freedom.From finding a queer community in Egypt to living a polyamorous life in Senegal to understanding the intersectionality of religion and pleasure in Cameroon, their necessary narratives are individual and illuminating.This stunning collection provides crucial insight into our quest for sexual power and offers all women inspirational examples to live a truly liberated life.We delved deeper into this discussion in a session moderated by Hassan Ghedi Santur - a writer and editor whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Yahoo News, and CBC Radio.
African Book Talk Series - The Big Conservation Lie by John Mbaria and Mordecai Ogada Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-06-21 | Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi African Book-Talk series is a virtual program that features primarily African authors. With this series, CGC | Nairobi provides a platform where African writers can engage a global audience, discussing their work and exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.Our latest episode featured "The Big Conservation Lie" by Mordecai Ogada and John Mbaria. The authors note that Western paradigms and values have dominated Kenya's management and conservation practice for several decades. Dr. Mbaria and Dr. Ogada critique the number of resources devoted to promoting extrinsic values, like tourism, while ignoring or actively suppressing indigenous ecosystem values. In their book, the writers also touch on the seldom-visited question of racial prejudices in the Kenyan conservation sector, which alienate indigenous peoples- the most important conservation partners. "The Big Conservation Lie" confronts the historical, political and ethical challenges currently facing conservation practice in Kenya through the insights of two individuals who have observed it from completely different perspectives.On June 15th, 2022 as we delved deeper into this discussion, in a session moderated by Nyaguthii Chege, who has over 20 years experience in sustainable development, public sector governance, and human resources development in the nonprofit sector, higher education institutions, and international financial institutions. Enjoy the Video!
African Book Talk Series - The Harambee Factor, by Ambassador Gurjit Singh Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-05-31 | Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi African Book-Talk series is a virtual program that features primarily African authors. With this series, CGC | Nairobi provides a platform where African writers can engage a global audience, discussing their work and exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.In this latest episode we featured "The Harambee Factor" by Ambassador Gurjit Singh. In this book, written with a rare passion, he shares his deep knowledge and familiarity with the India-Africa partnership. The book represents a collection of his own experience, interviews with participating entities, and engagement with African and Indian business-people, academics, institutional leaders, and the like. This book serves as a major source of information and perspective on India's African engagement in the 21st century. Wendy Njoroge ,a bookish curator, entrepreneur, community builder, podcaster, and reading advocate moderated the session. Her work is invested in making African literature discoverable to a wider audience.
Enhancing Wellness with Emotional Intelligence: Session 4 - Stress Management Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-05-31 | Life as we knew it took a dramatic turn in early 2020 due to COVID-19. The pandemic disrupted life, affecting citizens' social, economic, and health fabric worldwide. People were forced to adapt to a new way of living, such as working remotely and dealing with loss and grief arising from the death of a loved one, among others. These circumstances brought about distress, a situation that needs to be addressed. It, therefore, becomes paramount that people are equipped with coping mechanisms to deal with the various life stressors that have arisen from the pandemic and life generally. One such strategy is improving an individual's emotional intelligence (EQ) capabilities.In partnership with Albert Migowa, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi introduced a series that intends to cover diverse topics on EQ to help members of the general population cope and adapt to life in the 21st Century, particularly with the challenges presented by the pandemic. The first part of this series was held in November 2021 and covered "What is Emotional Intelligence?" where we defined and delineated the concept. The second part, held in March 2022, covered "Self-Awareness, while the third part, held in April 2022, covered Self- Regulation. To watch the recordings of these previous discussions, visit our YouTube channel. This session delved deeper Stress Management. In the pipeline are sessions that will run till October on other subject areas such as Resilience, Self-Care, Time Management, Decisiveness, Critical Thinking, and Mansplaining.
Beyond Liberal Order: States, Societies and Markets in the Global Indian Ocean Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-05-24 | What happens to our understanding of liberal international order – its history, material bases and ideological claims – if we read its development not solely as a social formation built by the West and exported around the earth but rather as an economic and political encounter with the world of the Global Indian Ocean?Of all the macro-regions of the earth, the Indian Ocean world contains the greatest range of cultures and religions, political systems and commercial networks. Almost three billion humans live in the countries along the shores of the Ocean, and another half a billion reside in states adjacent to the oceanic rim. More than anywhere else, the populations here are young, multilingual, and likely to move in their lives from the countryside to the cities. It is in this region that many of the key challenges facing humanity in the next decades –adapting to climate change, rethinking mechanisms of legitimate governance and accountability, and ensuring durable human security– will demand a defining response.A ground-breaking new book argues that much of the contemporary focus on the North Atlantic and Pacific as the defining sites of the global political economy directs our attention away from the extraordinary political dynamism of another macro-region and the ways in which the foundations of liberal order are being subverted and reworked, as part of a long historical tradition of doing so. To understand how the world is changing -and what the future of international order and global politics might be, the perspective of a Global Indian Ocean is essential.Center on Global Energy Policy and Columbia Global Centers in Nairobi brought together two contributing authors and the editor for the African launch of Beyond Liberal Order: States, Societies and Markets in the Global Indian Ocean to share more insights of the book! Enjoy the video.
Entrepreneurial Reality – Common Sense Secrets for International Expansion Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-05-17 | Entrepreneurship is hard. It is no wonder that those who succeed in this realm are so often revered. As Jessica Herrin – the founder and CEO of Stella & Dot, says – "you have to see failure as the beginning and the middle but never entertain it as an end." Entrepreneurial Reality is a speaker series aimed at exposing the true hardship that entrepreneurs face in the digital age. Only then can our next generation of entrepreneurs be truly prepared for the journey ahead.According to a study by Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) in partnership with Stanford University, Africa has the highest percentage of entrepreneurs among working-age adults than any other part of the world. This means that there is a flood of entrepreneurs in the African market who are constantly under pressure because of both local competitors and imports.With the increased opportunities and access to funding, African entrepreneurs are spreading their wings to dream bigger by improving the quality of their products and finding new markets. For this reason, we are increasingly witnessing the production of high-quality goods – with an African touch – for example, fashion accessories such as jewelry, bags, shoes and even make-up.Therefore, it is paramount for the African Entrepreneur to be equipped with information on how to access international markets. This will be a critical pathway to the growth of the economy plus the generation of jobs and wealth among the African population, which will ultimately contribute to Africa's future prosperity.Columbia Global Centers Nairobi brought together a panel of experts who shared their stories and tips on how to initiate and follow through the process of penetrating international markets. More specifically, they provided insights on how to do so with limited resources.In this session the panelists shared their direct experiences on how to enter an international market, without access to capital and furthered discussed: - How to expand internationally with limited capital- How to build your network cheaply and effectively- How to establish local partnerships- How to introduce your product to the new market
How Data Can Help Energize the World and Improve Livelihoods Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-05-16 | On May 10th, 2022, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi hosted its first hybrid event in collaboration with Columbia World Projects, Quadracci Sustainable Engineering Lab at the School of Engineering (SEAS) and The Earth Institute - Columbia University, WRI, EnerGrow, IRENA, Africa MiniGrid Developers Association, and others on "How Data Can Help Energize the World and Improve Livelihoods."Over the last two decades, significant advances have been made in providing household-level electricity access. While this progress is admirable, there is also a need to deliver on access that can lead to improved livelihoods. With many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa still reliant on agriculture and livestock, there are emerging needs for the provision of power at the farm and/or market processing clusters where inconsistent and often more expensive alternatives are used in the absence of stable, renewable sources. If combined with household-scale provision, farm-scale and cluster scale provision could lead to a win-win proposition. The technology mix is rapidly evolving, and scaled procurement with modular systems could help close this gap. This panel will explore how to identify, analyze, and map the productive use of energy that can inform policy and public and private investments. Please listen to the speakers from WRI, EnerGrow, IRENA, Africa MiniGrid Developers Association, and others - for the discussion that followed a Columbia World Projects member presentation on what data is and how it could be gathered.
African Book Talk Series - Our Broken Silence by Adelle Onyango Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-05-10 | Columbia Global Centers Nairobi African Book-Talk series is a virtual program that features primarily African authors. With this series, CGC Nairobi provides a platform where African writers can engage a global audience, discussing not just their work but exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.Our Broken Silence presents a collection of diary entries written by victims, survivors, family members, nurses, doctors, lawyers, judges, activists and many others who all share varying yet fundamentally linked experiences. Delivered through several immersive perspective, these analects provide a range of eye-opening accounts that illuminate the crooked corners and sharp edges of one of the most prevalent forms of violenceJoin us on 27th April 2022 as we delve deeper into this discussion in a session moderated by Wendy Njoroge, a bookish curator, entrepreneur, community builder, podcaster, and reading advocate. Her work is invested in making African literature discoverable to a wider audience
Enhancing Wellness with Emotional Intelligence: Session 3 - Self - Regulation Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-05-06 | Life as we knew it took a dramatic turn in early 2020 due to COVID-19. The pandemic disrupted life, affecting citizens' social, economic, and health fabric worldwide. People were forced to adapt to a new way of living, such as working remotely, dealing with loss and grief arising from the death of a loved one, among others. These circumstances brought about distress, a situation that needs to be addressed. It, therefore, becomes paramount that people are equipped with coping mechanisms to deal with the various life stressors that have arisen from the pandemic and life generally. One such strategy is improving an individual's emotional intelligence (EQ) capabilities.In partnership with Albert Migowa, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi introduced a series that intends to cover diverse topics on EQ to help members of the general population cope and adapt to life in the 21st Century, particularly with the challenges presented by the pandemic. The first part of the series held in November 2021 covered "What is Emotional Intelligence?" , where we defined and delineated the concept. The second part, held in March 2022, covered "Self-Awareness". This third part of the series will focus on "Self-Regulation." In the pipeline are sessions that will run till October on other subject areas such as Resilience, Self-Care, Self-Regulation, Time Management, Decisiveness, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, and Mansplaining. Your participation in this webinar session would be greatly appreciated.
Building the future: Climate entrepreneurship in Africa Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-04-14 | The African continent faces many environmental and climate challenges. In 2019, air pollution caused 1.1 million deaths across the continent, making it the second-largest cause of death. The Niger River, a water source for millions of people in West Africa, is filled with oil, trash, toxic substances and other contaminants. In the second half of 2021, Douala, Dakar, Abidjan were hit with massive floods. At the same time, droughts, insect infestations, and jihadist attacks are threatening Niger with a hunger crisis. In August 2021, wildfires ravaged Algeria and Tunisia due to high winds and hot, dry conditions. At the time, Tunis hit a record 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit). Since Africa is so affected by climate change, manyentrepreneurs have developed businesses that promote sustainable development.For example, Jeremiah Thoronka in Sierra Leone, founder of Optim Energy, uses kinetic energy to provide power to 150 households and 15 schools in Kuntosh. Nigerian scientist Godfrey Nzamuju started a zero-waste farm in the Benin region and has trained more than 30,000 farmer-entrepreneurs in Nigeria, Uganda, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. His model of using farms to offer food, employment and energy (in the form of biogas) could revolutionize agriculture in the region. A group of women in Tunisia is following a similar model. Local groups such as the Sidi Bou Zitoun association and the Observatory of Food Sovereignty and Environment are working to replace imported, hybrid seeds with local ones and favor agricultural models that prioritize local farmers and communities.Since climate change is a large challenge, addressing it can be overwhelming. Emphasizing local and scalable solutions makes the issue much more manageable. For ADG, it is also essential to emphasize African solutions to African problems. So many African entrepreneurs recognize and have developed unique solutions to climate challenges in energy andAgriculture is a testament to this.As the third session in a series of three events, the African Development Group, Columbia University in Partnership with Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi and Columbia Global Centers | Tunis will demonstrate that the African continent is far from helpless in the face of the climate crisis or a simple victim of reckless emissions from Western countries. Through the examples of these entrepreneurs, the panel will show unique African approaches to the challenges the continent faces.#climate #entrepreneurship
Enhancing Wellness with Emotional Intelligence: Session 2 - Self - Awareness Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-03-23 | Life as we knew it took a dramatic turn in early 2020 due to COVID-19. The pandemic disrupted life, affecting citizens' social, economic, and health fabric worldwide. People were forced to adapt to a new way of living, such as working remotely, dealing with loss and grief arising from the death of a loved one, among others. These circumstances brought about distress, a situation that needs to be addressed. It, therefore, becomes paramount that people are equipped with coping mechanisms to deal with the various life stressors that have arisen from the pandemic and life generally. One such strategy is improving an individual's emotional intelligence (EQ) capabilities.In partnership with Albert Migowa, Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi introduced a series that intends to cover diverse topics on EQ to help members of the general population cope and adapt to life in the 21st Century, particularly with the challenges presented by the pandemic. The first part of the series held in November 2021 covered "What is Emotional Intelligence?" (watch the video here) where we defined and delineated the concept. This second part of the series will delve deeper into the various subjects that contribute to an individual achieving emotional intelligence, with a focus on "Self-Awareness." In the pipeline are sessions that will run till October on other subject areas such as Resilience, Self-Care, Self-Regulation, Time Management, Decisiveness, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, and Mansplaining. Your participation in this webinar session would be greatly appreciated.#emotionalintelligence #selfawareness #emotions #webinar
Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move by Nanjala Nyabola Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-03-19 | Columbia Global Centers Nairobi African Book-Talk series is a virtual program that features primarily African authors. With this series, CGC Nairobi provides a platform where African writers can engage a global audience, discussing not just their work but exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.What does it feel like to move through a world designed to limit and exclude you? What are the joys and pains of holidays for people of colour, when guidebooks are never written with them in mind? How are black lives today impacted by the othering legacy of colonial cultures and policies? What can travel tell us about our sense of self, of home, of belonging and identity? Why has the world order become hostile to human mobility, as old as humanity itself, when more people are on the move than ever?Nanjala Nyabola is constantly exploring the world, working with migrants and confronting complex realities challenging common assumptions – both hers and others’. From Nepal to Botswana, Sicily to Haiti, New York to Nairobi, her sharp, humane essays ask tough questions and offer surprising, deeply shocking and sometimes funny answers. It is time we saw the world through her eyes.Join us on 9th March 2022 as we delve deeper into this discussion in a session moderated by Wendy Njoroge, a bookish curator, entrepreneur, community builder, podcaster, and reading advocate. Her work is invested in making African literature discoverable to a wider audience.#book #booktalk #travel
Columbia on the Continent: Alumni in Action (2nd session) Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-03-17 | Many Columbia students and affiliates are interested in working on the African continent but do not know where to begin. Since many Columbia alumni already work on the continent working in governments, international organizations, companies, and NGOs, their expertise could benefit many of our members seeking to work on the continent in various capacities. Bridging the gap between the African diaspora and those working to solve the continent's challenges is one of the African Development Group's main goals. This event would allow Columbia students to see where they could be after graduation. Learning from alumni is essential to determining paths after college since they went through many of the same challenges we are now in determining what to do after graduation, what programs to apply for, among many other issues. The relationships developed in these interactions could be invaluable to our future.The main goal of the session is to expose Columbia students and affiliates to possible careers on the continent through direct interaction with Columbia alumni who are working in those careers.At the end of the webinar, Columbia students and affiliates will leave with a concrete understanding of where they could end up after graduation and the paths to follow to get there. They will also have the added asset of the contact information of alumni working in influential positions on the African continent. Careers can be very overwhelming, but the goal of this event is to bring the challenge down to the personal level. These personal interactions will give students a better idea of life after college and hopefully make the prospect less scary.#alumni #columbia #columbiauniversity #africa #career #empowerment
Columbia on the Continent: Alumni in Action (Session 1) Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-03-16 | Many Columbia students and affiliates are interested in working on the African continent but do not know where to begin. Since many Columbia alumni already work on the continent working in governments, international organizations, companies, and NGOs, their expertise could benefit many of our members seeking to work on the continent in various capacities. Bridging the gap between the African diaspora and those working to solve the continent's challenges is one of the African Development Group's main goals. This event would allow Columbia students to see where they could be after graduation. Learning from alumni is essential to determining paths after college since they went through many of the same challenges we are now in determining what to do after graduation, what programs to apply for, among many other issues. The relationships developed in these interactions could be invaluable to our future.The main goal of the session is to expose Columbia students and affiliates to possible careers on the continent through direct interaction with Columbia alumni who are working in those careers.At the end of the webinar, Columbia students and affiliates will leave with a concrete understanding of where they could end up after graduation and the paths to follow to get there. They will also have the added asset of the contact information of alumni working in influential positions on the African continent. Careers can be very overwhelming, but the goal of this event is to bring the challenge down to the personal level. These personal interactions will give students a better idea of life after college and hopefully make the prospect less scary.#alumni #columbia #columbia university #africa #career #empowerment
African Book Talk Series - Vagabond: Wandering through Africa on Faith by Lerato Mogoatlhe Columbia Global Centers Nairobi 2022-03-04 | Columbia Global Centers Nairobi African Book-Talk series is a virtual program that features primarily African authors. With this series, CGC Nairobi provides a platform where African writers can engage a global audience, discussing not just their work but exciting perspectives on how personal, political, and cultural experiences drive their storytelling.In this book, Lerato takes the reader through her travels within the African continent. It is a journey that leads to self-discovery understanding herself, her people and her home. It is the story of how a four-day trip to Accra inspires her to quit her life and fabulous job as an entertainment and lifestyle journalist to backpack across West Africa. She had no job or savings except a travel experience of four work trips. Still, she believed the trip was necessary. She always had wanderlust and is passionate about telling stories of Africa beyond doom and gloom - the Africa of Bucketlist destinations and world heritage, home to creative and innovative people. Three months in West Africa turned into five years of living and traveling around Africa. Highlights include living in Mali and Timbuktu; confronting MP David Bahati over his hate bill that wanted LGBTI Ugandans killed; being adopted by Southern Sudanese refugees in Kakuma, Kenya while at the camp to write about the vote for independence from North Sudan; getting arrested at the inaugural Pride Uganda in 2012; traveling the Swahili Coast from Northern Mozambique to Lamu, Kenya, and a perspective-shifting breakdown at a mass grave in Ntarama, Rwanda. She does not live on the road anymore; however, she still travels Africa extensively because whatever this continent is, it is home, and she wants to know it intimately.Join us on 17th February 2022 as we delve deeper into this discussion of Lerato Mogoatlhe’s book to learn about her unique experiences as a drifter through the African Continent. This session will be moderated by Wendy Njoroge, a book curator, entrepreneur, community builder, and reading advocate who has formal and informal experience in the book industry in Kenya.You can find her on Twitter and Instagram as @MadamAfrika.#books #booktalk #travel #virtual #booktalk #virtualbooktalk
