Sustainable Development Goal 8 envisions a world with full and productive employment and decent jobs for all. Even though there are a lot of interventions by government, private and non-governmental sectors, the unemployment gap is yet to be closed.  Youth in rural and urban informal settlements are especially vulnerable when…

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…

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…