Art & Creatives Programs
“Art for the Earth” – Teacher Okanga Collaboration
Overview:
In collaboration with renowned artist Teacher Okanga, this ongoing program uses visual art to highlight environmental protection and community resilience. It transforms creativity into advocacy — merging Makena’s love for art with her passion for the planet.
What We’ve Achieved:
- Held art mentorship workshops for 30 youth artists.
- Launched an exhibition themed “Healing the Earth Through Colour.”
- Sold select art pieces to raise funds for the Bamboo Project.
Current Gap:
- Funds for art materials and workshop logistics.
- Space for permanent youth art studio and exhibition gallery.
- Marketing and partnership support for artists’ works.
How You Can Help:
🖌️ Donate art supplies or sponsor a youth artist
🎭 Partner to host an art exhibition
Creative Wellness & Expression Workshops
Overview:
These workshops encourage youth to use art — music, poetry, writing, and dance — as tools for healing and self-expression. Participants are guided by mentors and therapists to explore their emotions, build confidence, and connect through creativity.
What We’ve Achieved:
- Conducted 2 pilot sessions in partnership with local youth groups.
- Published the first anthology of poems inspired by Makena’s journals.
Current Gap:
- Funds for facilitators, studio space, and art materials.
- Volunteer mentors in visual and performing arts.
How You Can Help:
🎶 Sponsor a workshop or volunteer as a mentor
Other Programs
Health & Fitness Programs
Empowering healthier communities through awareness and action. From Lupus education to early detection campaigns, we champion empathy, prevention, and support for those battling chronic illnesses and misunderstood autoimmune conditions.
Environment Programs
Restoring nature, one riverbank and classroom at a time. Our environmental programs protect water sources, create green jobs, and nurture eco-conscious generations through community-led restoration and sustainability education.
Art & Creatives Programs
Where creativity meets purpose. These programs empower youth to use art, music, and poetry to advocate for change, heal emotionally, and express hope — transforming talent into lasting impact.
Gospel & Ministry Programs
Faith in action. Through outreach, mentorship, and fellowship, we share Christ’s love with families, the sick, and the brokenhearted — nurturing spiritual growth, compassion, and community healing.