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Creating awareness, on sexual and gender-based violence through visual art!

We are an Independent platform under our main organization -'THE UMUNDU ARTIVISM'

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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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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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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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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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We are in the process of customizing our digital literacy guide to fit the unique needs of our community while ensuring it's at per with the current global trend.

#DigitalSkills #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalArt

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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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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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Day 2: Renovation Continues

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Day 2: Renovation of our Umundu Center continues. We're getting ready to host a survivor of sexual and gender based violence for 6 months.

We will use the space as our office, arts center, rescue center, and as a production site for our products.
#RescueCenter

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At work

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Renovation of our Umundu Center begins. We wore our @against_gbv shirts because we're getting ready to host a survivor of sexual and gender based violence for 6 months.

We will use the space as our office, arts center, rescue center, and as a production site for our products.

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Yesterday being Menstrual Hygiene Day, 28th of May, The Umundu Artivism met a group of young girls and women at Kigaritho, a small village in Runyenjes. We held a talk on menstrual health and the importance of observing good menstrual hygiene.

We later distributed sanitary

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Bravo to us 👏

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This morning, we are super excited to announce that The Umundu Artivism (our mother organization) finally has a place to call home/office/workshop/studio for our creative productions, at the heart of a remote village in Runyenjes.

We also plan to host survivors of sexual and