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The Uweza Foundation is a Kenyan non-profit organization operating primarily in the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya. It was founded in 2008.[1]
The foundation works to empower residents of the slum, particularly children and youth, through educational programs with a particular focus on supporting the development of young artists and women's empowerment.[2] In 2022, it collaborated with ROAM Gallery and Xtina Parks to showcase work by Kibera artists at the Museum of Contemporary Art.[3]
Uweza Gallery
As one of its activities, the foundation founded the Uweza Gallery in Olympic Estate, Kibera in 2012.[4] The gallery features art by local talent and also incubates local emerging talents. The gallery was originally located in an old shipping container but moved in January 2019.[4][5][6][7]
Coronavirus pandemic
During the Coronavirus pandemic, Uweza cooperated with private-sector partners to form an initiative to promote sanitation in informal settlements such as Kibera and provide free artistic masks to residents.[8][9] The foundation also worked with artists to create informational murals to create awareness during the pandemic.[10]
References
- ^ "In Nairobi, Naperville native Jennifer Sapitro helps Kenyans fulfill their artistic dreams". Chicago Sun-Times. 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Rutou, Joy. "Young artists turn passion into income". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Eagle, The Berkshire (2022-05-26). "5 gallery shows to see in the Berkshires over Memorial Day weekend". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ a b Gacheru, Margaretta (2022-06-20). "Finding a ten-year-old art gallery in Kibera". Business Daily. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ ""The Cure Is Us": Kibera artists take on the pandemic | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance". www.gavi.org. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "I am out to create a new image of Kibera, using paint and brush". Nation. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "Instagram post by @uwezakenya". Instagram. Uweza Foundation. January 31, 2021. Retrieved 2024-03-04 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Strive Masiyiwa, Dangote Group, Safaricom… Africa's private sector leads the fight against Covid". The Africa Report.com. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ Lee, Alicia (2020-05-10). "In 2020, masks aren't just for protection – they're being used to make a statement". CNN. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ "Mural art: Coronavirus pandemic inspires global graffiti artists". gulfnews.com. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2024-03-04.