Uweza Art Gallery artists continued their awareness campaign in Lindi and Laini Saba. We continue to remind everyone that, although we recognize the challenges in doing so for Kibera residents, the best way to prevent the spread of the virus and keep yourself and everyone around you safe is to…
Kibera residents are particularly at risk when it comes to coronavirus because most can’t afford protective supplies such as masks and sanitizers, are unable to afford to stockpile food, lack running water in their homes, and need to leave their homes every day to earn a living. In response, we…
As a way of increasing awareness and educating the community, Uweza Art Gallery artists have been painting murals around Kibera with information about ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 and what to do if you are feeling unwell. We hope everyone will take the advice seriously and do their part…
It has been one week since Kenya announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country. Although the Kenyan government has instituted several measures aimed at slowing the spread of the disease, there has been a lot of concern about what can be done to protect communities such as…
In addition to life skills sessions, the members of our girls’ empowerment program participate in arts and crafts activities such as beading and crochet. This gives them the opportunity to express themselves creatively and also learn valuable new skills that they can use to earn income in the future. A…
After a brief hiatus and in response to requests from members of our girls’ empowerment club, our taekwondo lessons are back with a new teacher! He holds a black belt and has been a member of the national takewondo team. The lessons are being held two times a month after…
Yesterday, we joined I Choose Life-Africa, the Centre for Community Development and Human Rights, Resilience Fund, and the Kibra MP, Hon. Imran Okoth in launching the Jiinue Chap Chap Biashara Loans to a total of 10 youth groups supporting over 300 youth. These groups have spent the last several months…
This month at their weekly meetings, the members of our Bright Futures program for young mothers are focusing on the importance of self-appreciation and self-care, even when life gets busy. Last weekend, they invited a dentist from a clinic in Kibera to facilitate a session on dental care. Also last…
Starting this month, we will be incorporating jump rope into our girls’ empowerment club activities. Moving forward, they will spend two weeks a month participating in jump rope and two weeks a month on taekwondo after their life skills sessions. The girls were so excited to start this past Sunday…
