A Global Health Expert Expands Her Portfolio
Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr is taking over as the new director of Columbia World Projects during what may be her busiest stretch yet, helping lead Columbia’s COVID-19 response in New York and around the world.
‘Fourth Purpose’ Report Details Columbia World Projects’ Role in Connecting the University to the World
The office of Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger has published a report on how Columbia can better achieve what President Bollinger calls its ‘fourth purpose,’ of advancing human welfare and confronting the great challenges of our time. The report outlines Columbia World Projects’ central role in the university’s mission.
Columbia World Projects Launches Two COVID-19 Projects to Improve Vaccine Confidence and Mitigate Mental Health Risks
The projects will focus on increasing confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine and on developing new digital interventions for populations at high risk of developing long-term mental health conditions as a result of the pandemic. They are launching immediately with a timeline of two years.
USDA Awards $4.85 Million Grant to Columbia World Projects’ Wastewater Infrastructure Partners
The grant, which was announced on Wednesday, will allow the Consortium for Alabama Rural Water and Wastewater Management, a partner on the Columbia World Project Transforming Wastewater Infrastructure in the United States, to develop innovative rural wastewater treatment solutions in Alabama’s Black Belt region.
Projects
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Columbia World Projects are underway around the world. Find out more.
Columbia World Projects Provides Recommendations on Digital Tools for Responsive Government to New York City’s Civic Engagement Commission
Columbia World Projects (CWP) has published a report to advise the New York City Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) on the adoption, launch and continued use of a digital platform to foster connections between residents and city government.
Leadership Development
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities, countries and regions.
Research & Engagement
Our research and engagement team brings scholars and practitioners together in working groups – meetings where participants grapple with our most pressing social issues and identify pathways to better futures.
