We have had an artsy month and the highlight of this was our 2nd Paint & Sip held at Kofisi Africa’s beautiful space in Karen. Thanks to the support of our partners, Kofisi, OAM Studios and Kuzi Trading Company as well as everyone who attended, it was a fun-filled night…
Last month, we were grateful for the opportunity to lead a Paint and Sip teambuilding event with Novozymes Kenya. It was a great evening of painting, enjoying a meal, and engaging with Uweza Art Gallery artists. And everyone went home with a beautiful piece of art! Our next Paint & Sip…
Education plays a critical role in achieving sustainable economic growth. One of the targets for Sustainable Development Goal 4, is to substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, in order to improve the number of decent jobs and entrepreneurs by…
Join us for an evening of art and fun at Kofisi Africa in Karen! On Thursday 30th June, we’ll host an evening of painting, led by Uweza’s artists. You’ll get the chance to sip on some wine or juice, mingle with other guests, and go home with your own beautiful…
According to the World Bank statistics, at least 500 million women and girls globally lack adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Every year on May 28, the work marks Menstrual Hygiene Day to help break the silence and build awareness about the fundamental role that good menstrual hygiene management…
While poets express themselves with words, visual artists do so with painting or drawing. Painting creates an opportunity to convey ideas, express emotion, use senses, explore color, explore process and outcomes, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. Every year, the world celebrates Creativity & Innovation Day on the 21st…
In the words of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, “Sport has the power to align our passion, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause. And that is precisely when hope can be nurtured and trust can be regained. It is in our collective interest to harness the tremendous power…
Students across Kenya are currently on a long break from school until the end of April and this can be a risky time for children in Kibera if they are not engaged in productive activities. So for the next several weeks, we will be holding our art classes six days…
“I think anyone can do art as long as they have passion for it. Female representation in art spaces is small, including here at Uweza. Being in this space comes with lots of challenges, especially being a woman. I am a mother to a 5 year-old and sometimes motherhood, among other…
