Lynnet Njeru

Content Writer & Founder @umunduartivism @against_gbv▪
SRHR-MH-SGBV Awareness through Art▪
Malaria Youth Corp @ALMA_2030

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The Umundu Artivism Digital Literacy class today 23/04/2024.

We're grateful to have more young people interested in gaining a skill or more at our digital hub.

The beauty about it is that we have peers who are wholeheartedly coming to train the learners on different skills.

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In January, Brian joined @umunduartivism Digital Literacy class as one of our pioneer students.

At Umundu, we introduce learners to the different online skills and opportunities available.

Brian gained great interest in graphic design and see where we are at; He

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Nothing beats the feeling of roasting our Umundu Coffee using our sustainable Umundu Charcoal Briquettes.

#TheUmunduArtivism #Coffee #CharcoalBriquettes #ArtForClimate

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Grateful

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Imagine graduating from basic computer skills to programming, graphic design, photography, and film making in the company of an amazing society.
We believe in the spirit of togetherness (Umundu), to achieve our goal of using art for positive social & behaviour change (artivism).

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One of our most recent project is grinding drinking coffee. We are bringing back our traditional culture where people gathered to grind 100% natural coffee . At the Umundu Artivism, we are bringing back the old culture for the spirit of togetherness, as an income venture and as

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Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting @danmute of @fix.it.brands He was only paying a casual visit but he generously shared his knowledge on graphic design and the learners loved it.

See some of their designs in the next slides. The best part is that they have also been

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#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #ArtForClimate #ArtForClimateChange

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One of our latest climate-smart initiatives as The Umundu Artivism has been the production of energy-saving charcoal from mud. Burns longer minimizing the need for alot of charcoal when preparing a meal.
#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #ArtForClimate

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We aim at being financially smart so we set up a FinArt Program. It is an informal savings scheme where our incredible creatives can save up for a given period of time depending on the individual. Withdrawals before the due date are only allowed incase of an emergency. #FinArt

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18/1/2023: With all the femicide tension in the country, we took a break from the digital literacy class and did some art work. The goal was to trigger a conversation about femicide with the learners. Once we are all on the same page on what it is, it's causes, preventive measure

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Our aim with the digital literacy class is to introduce the young ladies and gents to online learning and job opportunities among other aspects such as digital marketing and digital art.
We spotted an online data entry training opportunity today at @ajiradigital and enrolled one

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Great Progress

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Week 2. 15/1/2024: Digital literacy training amongst women and youth for self-reliance.

#DigitalLiteracy #DigitalSkills #DigitalArt

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We are excited to have started our Martial Arts classes as scheduled. This was on Friday 12/1/2024. According to our very able 'master' Linus Murathi, we have to start with muscle training exercises before getting into the actual moves.

We look forward to equipping girls and wo

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8/1/2024: Our computer skills training has kicked off. Once the team learns computer basics, we will introduce them to online learning courses and allow them to use The Umundu Artivism Center and tools for learning.

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Our first meeting of the year 2024 with our creatives as we discuss on member expectations and what's in store for the young women and the youth in general. #Artivism #ArtForEmpowerment #ArtForChange

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Grateful 🙏🏾

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From our founder @LynnetNjeru

'Words alone can't be enough to describe how grateful I am to be part of the visionary leaders working towards Catalysing Transformative Change in Africa.

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I am super grateful 🙏🏾

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How our auditions went. We're grateful🙏🏾 With time, we hope to get our own equipment for every other day shoots.
#ArtForSocialChange #ArtForSocialImpact

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A couple of weeks ago we called out for auditions. See next post on how the day went...

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@KenyanbyNature Thank you

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Grateful

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Just a few meters from the Umundu Center, we have our new soft skills training spot for young female survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and other interested youths... #TheUmunduArtivism