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Focused on the Eradication of all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence/Menstrual Hygiene & Reproductive Rights Awareness.

We are in charge of @Against_gbv

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Today we had an introduction to computers class with 3 new students. We also had programming and graphic design classes going on concurrently. This is only possible because we no longer have to work with 1 laptop but 3.

Grateful

#DigitalLiteracy #DigitalSkills #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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designed this and has been receiving contracts to design wedding cards.

This is already a success story.

Our doors are open to young people 18-30 years with an interest in digital literacy.

Our digital hub is always open every Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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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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What an incredible surprise from Friends of Hope & Future Family yesterday at our Centre. They were thrilled by our creative plays, coffee production, and soap making activities.

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activities.

The Umundu Artivism is all about using Arts & Culture for awareness, socioeconomic empowerment, & positive behaviour change.

#Artivism #Arts&Culture #Coffee

Captured by @moonart_visuals

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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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an activity that is leading to positive behaviour change.

We spend most of our afternoons grinding and packing coffee. Nothing beats our beautiful evenings which are made of us sitting together, drinking our coffee, sharing experiences, and planning on new income-generating

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using TikTok Tutorials to design. It's very interesting how they are making use of the positive side of social media.

#DigitalSkills #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalArt

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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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Our goal this year it to join hands with individuals and organizations working on creative and innovative initiatives to combat the adverse effects of climate change.

#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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s, and legal actions, we will have achieved our goal; Using art to spark conversations on emerging social issues and brainstorming on what we as young people can do about the situation on different levels.

#StopFemicide #Artivism

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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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Of the learners to the Ajira Platform to leverage the available learning opportunities.

#DigitalLiteracy #DigitalSkills #DigitalArt #Artivism

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

#DigitalLiteracy #DigitalSkills #DigitalArt