ART CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

 Hallo everyone. My name is Becky Elizabeth. I am 11 years old and a youngest sister to Devilon Junior Omondi and I am in grade six. I am happy to take this chance to tell you how art has changed my way of life by reducing stress, anxiety and offering perspectives on the challenges that we all face in our lives. Being raised in the largest slums in Africa (Kibera), a place where no one could actually wish to live if they were given a choice, but life pushes us to that extreme end. 

As a young person hoping for a better world, I was so passionate in dancing and singing but didn't have someone to support my talent. Luckily enough Calvin started an art project with the help of his friend Luca from another world. I joined it even though I had no idea about drawing. I joined the project also because I wanted to see how it feels when drawing since schools here didn't offer art classes or even value it all. My brother and I joined the project and we could enjoy watching each other's art work even though Junior was so talented but I had the passion to learn and improve on my art work.

As time goes by, we managed to rent a public room which we use for not only arts but also to learn lifeskills and other educational trainings. The projected started growing and many kids joined us. I noticed that my skills started improving being taught by a very friendly teacher Wex Wesley. I also learnt that art requires a deep discipline something our generation lacks. I also find it helpful that I was developing my confidence and creativity. I am so thankful for other supporters who have joined us in this project. I know great things are achieved my unity and not separation. I would like also to get the opportunity to continue dancing and singing by getting someone to teach us the cultural dance. Thank you for your time.

Together for a better world.

Hello my name is Lucy Adongo from Nairobi Kibera. I am 18 years old. I like to draw, sing and dance. I recently joined this project to share my talent with young talents like me. 

I believe that everything is possible and everyone can do more than they think they can do. Everyone has a purpose in this world and that is the reason.

Ever since I joined this project, I learnt to get along with young ones which has helped in boosting my courage. 

Sharing ideas with with the younger kids has made me more creative, also thanks to our supporters for making this experience possible. 

This projected has created a room for young talents and preventing young minds from going astray. Most young people in slums  find themselves misusing their time which leads to bad practices among young people. This project has helped to prevent such kind of acts by giving a space to young people to practice art.

ABOUT THE ART PROJECT

Hi folks,  my name is Merceline Adhiambo I am 17 years old; I live in  slums together with my family. The art project has been helpful to me. I didn't know more about art as much as I know  now. I believe that art is not being the first but having fun. I have been having so much fan when drawing which has help me to cope with my daily challenges and forget about stress in my life. 

In this desperate world, these days its so hard to find people who can support talents especially arts. This is why I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn more given that there are still few people who hope for a better world and decided to support us in  this project. I feel so much comfortable being able to express my emotions when drawing than speaking my problems by word of mouth.

My wish is that this project could grow big and help inspire change not only in lives of children kibera, but also across the world.

Please follow and join us in this artistic project so we can build a better world together.

Thank you.