We use art as a tool for learning, healing, and community connection in Homa Bay County, western Kenya.
Dedicated creative spaces in schools equipped with basic art materials.
Painting, drawing, printmaking, mask-making, and environmental art.
Practice-based learning at Mahwego Polytechnic: guided observation, hands-on art-making with children, pedagogy instruction, and creating integrated art curricula for employment readiness.
Connecting local universities to rural schools for sustained impact.
Girls' clubs blending menstrual health education with creative self-expression.
Transforming school walls into vibrant cultural stories through murals.
Structured 2-week intensive workshops designed to unlock creativity and build artistic skills.
A practice-based learning model at Mahwego Polytechnic Institute designed to build pedagogical and creative capacity.
Watching art instruction with children to understand effective teaching methods.
Practicing art techniques alongside children to develop practical skills.
Formal training in educational theory and arts education methodology.
Creating comprehensive integrated art curricula as a portfolio artifact for employment.
Public celebrations at the conclusion of each project, bringing together students, families, local dignitaries, and education professionals.
Students performed traditional dances alongside their artwork displays, celebrating cultural heritage through visual and performing arts.
"Children of the Earth - Make Art in Kenya" themed exhibition featuring student portraits and collaborative artwork.
Our program has expanded to 7 schools across Homa Bay County, including a teacher training institute.
Children show remarkable talent in creative arts despite poverty and hunger.
High motivation among youth; teachers eager to integrate art in the curriculum. Classes separated by gender.
New partner school joining the program with enthusiastic students.
Rural school with students eager to explore creative expression.
Practice-based learning model: guided observation, hands-on art-making with children, pedagogy instruction, and developing integrated art curricula for employment readiness.
Strong focus on girls' empowerment through art and creative expression.
Boys developing confidence and communication skills through art workshops.
Gradual scale-up to 10 schools by 2027
Measuring our progress from pilot results toward 2026 targets.
Minimum budget for 2026: $24,541 USD
Paints, papers, tools, brushes
Local transport, accommodation, coordination
Reporting, printing, local coordination
Workshops, supervision, facilitation
Local NGO support, teacher stipends