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Creativity instead of crime! We empower children in the Kibera slum in Kenya through music, dance, art and culture, together with our local partner "Kibera Creative Arts" (KiCA).
CURRENT: Support the construction of our own urgently needed building on gofundme.com!
That's us:
Crecoco, KiCA and "our" Kids.
"Why dance? Because it enables us to preserve our culture and not fight in tribal conflicts. To come together - as one."
Watch Interview Get to know more students
"I wouldn't be who I am today without music. It's my passion for the arts that motivates me to work hard for my community"
Watch Interview Get to know our team
"I love playing the guitar because it's my talent. When I grow up, I want to be a musician and also an architectural engineer."
Watch Interview Get to know more students
"After I learnt all about music here at KiCA, I took an online course with Monika... She trusted me that I could teach the children. I never thought I could be a teacher, and I'm so proud of it!"
Watch Interview Get to know our teachers
"One day I want to make a movie about my life. I don't want anyone to have to go through what I had to go through... When people see the movie, they might get ideas on how to solve their problems, too."
Watch Interview Get to know KiCA's activities
"It all started with a global YouTube music project. I never thought I would end up in Kibera and found an organization as a result. Everyone should be able to live well and develop. Culture makes us strong. That's where we start."
Founding History Get to know our organization
ca.1 Mio.
people live in Nairobi's Slums, most of them in Kibera,
of which about 40% are children and youths.
What kind of life is this?
Who is KiCA?
Volunteering
Our FAQ
Here's what we do:
Our Projects
Children's courses
Free courses in music, dance and arts for children
With your support we collect 1700 € for another four months of music-, dance- and arts courses and a meal on course-days for each child at 'Kibera Creative Arts'.
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Building
Building project "Kibera's Art Center: Unite & Transform"
Since the rooms in Kibera cost rent and are bursting at the seams, with your help we are building the "Kibera Creative Arts Center" - as a music school, youth and culture center!
Stipendies
mini-grants for young creatives from the slums
With your help, we enable particularly committed young artists or groups of artists to undertake a project, get further training or purchase an instrument.
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Materials
Coverage of material requirements
We support with donations in kind and money for equipment. Current needs include: reliable storage space (hard drives). Always appreciated: music equipment.
See what's needed!
Professionalization
Teacher Training and Professionalization
Every week we train our teachers and other talented young musicians in Kibera, and get just as much inspiration in return. We prepare international exams and create real job opportunities.
Look inside our lessons!
Cooperation
Artistic Cooperation
Both students and professionals from Kenya, Germany and other countries work together on songs, videos and other projects.
See the results!
Here's what you can do:
Support
Instead of money
Donate time! We'll tell you what you can do in less than 5 minutes, e.g. share our pages on social media and more.
Donate knowledge, contacts and things or lend a hand!
See what you can do!
Donate
Donate for any current needs, specify one of our projects on your transfer form or donate directly to our crowdfundings. ! Information about the donation certificate !
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Become a member
Participate and decide! The standard fee is €30 per person per year, or support us with a higher contribution. Every EU citizen or people with unrestricted entry into Germany can become a member.
Information
Application for Membership
News & Documentation
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