For 12 months now, I have been involved as a Board Member in the Ubunifu Lamu initiative, an NGO in Lamu, Kenya that was born in the midst of the pandemic out of a need and desire to build an Art Center for the children of the village of Mararani, to support them build a better future for themselves through learning creative skills.
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, we held our third fashion show at the Peponi Hotel to raise additional funds for this project. This was a fabulous experience both for the children and the audience. The children showcased their own talents by making their own clothes, painting, and stitching everything themselves. They have levelled up their confidence massively and the Ubunifu children are leaders in their school, proof of the positive impact of this project.
Here is a short video of the 2023 Fashion Show
It was not just a fashion show, it was the culmination of a community effort that brought everyone together because of one goal – Opening the doors to the new community Art Center. In 2022, we raised funds to build the Center – and we are very happy to share with you that the construction is now finished. Now we need to furnish it and have the funds to run it. Our plan is to open the doors very soon.
We are currently preparing for the 2nd phase of our documentary to continue to tell the story of this amazing endeavour and take you with us on this journey that was born out of a desire of Conscious Leaders to create systemic change and a better future for all.
Get an inside look into what goes into the preparations through our behind-the-scenes footage here