Kenya (J-Term)
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY VIEW OF WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH*
Program Dates: Program will run again in January 2026. Exact dates TBD. (Click here to read about the 2024 program)
Application Information:
Academic Focus: Public Health and Gender and Women's Studies
This faculty led program will center on women’s reproductive health in Kenya. Via a collaboration between Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya and Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, USA, students will gain a global health perspective with a focus on exploring reproductive health issues through an interdisciplinary lens, including maternal and child health, birthing experiences, and gendered economic disparities. Students will also be introduced to the Kenyan culture via immersive experiences with local organizations and populations.
Eligibility: Open to all Majors. Student must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 3.0 GPA at time of application (and maintain that GPA minimum semester before program). Limited slots available.
Faculty Leaders: Abubakarr Jalloh (jalloha@hollins.edu)
Lindsey Breitwieser (breitwieserln@hollins.edu)
Funding Opportunities: Hollins provides the opportunity for study abroad scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need. Scholarships to study abroad are not guaranteed and require a student be admitted into a study abroad program and complete the scholarship application process. Please note: any scholarships awarded will only be applied to the term the student is going abroad. Any study abroad scholarship related questions can be directed to elapps@hollins.edu.
For further questions about funding opportunities, contact Dr. Ramona Kirsch, Director of International Programs at kirschrr@hollins.edu
below: 2024 Inaugural Program to Kenya
below: Nairobi National Park with city of Nairobi in the background.