Anga Center for Community Health and Well-being
Official title: The Anga Center for Community Health and Well-being
Funded at Columbia Univ New York Morningside · NIH-11601626 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused program from Columbia University aims to strengthen mental health and resilience in East Africa and other at-risk communities by partnering with local centers and using evidence-based approaches.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia Univ New York Morningside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $56,030 |
| NIH project number | 3P20TW012808-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11601626 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include individuals in East African communities experiencing weather-related stressors and members of local health centers working on disaster preparedness.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly exposed to extreme weather events or not engaged with disaster preparedness may see limited personal benefit.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on helping communities cope with the mental health challenges linked to extreme weather events, especially where resources are limited. It will foster collaborations with local community health centers in East Africa to develop and test practical strategies that support well-being during and after disasters. The project will collect safety-compliant data and use biostatistics to identify effective interventions and scalable models that can also benefit affected populations in the U.S.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could provide proven approaches to reduce anxiety, depression, and distress related to extreme weather for vulnerable communities.
How similar studies have gone: Past work shows that community-based, culturally tailored interventions can improve mental health resilience after disasters, supporting the potential for success here.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia Univ New York Morningside
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Winter, Samantha C. — Columbia Univ New York Morningside
- Study coordinator: Winter, Samantha C.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.