About Us
EAST was created with the purpose of bringing together undergraduate and graduate students who identify as East African to celebrate one another's cultures and increase our presence within Cornell campus. We, as an organization, do not define what is classified as "East African". Thus, this term is open to interpretation by the students themselves. We hope that by creating an organization such as this, we will be able to achieve the organization goals below. Our Motto is Umoja ni nguvu. This is a Kiswahili phrase that translates to "We are stronger, together." Thus, emphasizing the importance of togetherness within our East African community and the African community as a whole.
