"When a child holds a pencil or brush, the journey of discovery begins."
— The Hidden Genius Programme
In Homa Bay County, western Kenya, children face some of the toughest barriers to learning.
of families live below the poverty line
missed monthly by girls due to lack of sanitary products
art supplies in most schools
talent and imagination waiting to be unlocked
Yet within this hardship lies talent and imagination. When given the tools, children's eyes, minds, and hearts open.
"Before this program, I never knew I could draw. Now I draw my dreams."
Achieng, 12
Obuya Comprehensive School
"Our girls are not missing class as before. They come to school for art, and stay for everything else."
Teacher
Disii School
"When children create together, they stop seeing their differences."
Headteacher
Homa Bay