{"id":829,"date":"2021-09-09T08:26:44","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T08:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dfw-ch.com\/humanitarian\/?p=829"},"modified":"2025-12-28T19:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T19:58:29","slug":"kuza-kipaji-art-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dfw-ch.com\/humanitarian\/kuza-kipaji-art-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya – Kuza Kipaji, an Art Center in the Slum"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KUZA KIPAJI<\/h2>\n

During the years when travelling was no longer possible, DFW strengthened a number of key partnerships that allowed our humanitarian and artistic mission to continue beyond physical distance. One of these partnerships grew with Kuza Kipaji<\/strong>, a collective of artists based near Nairobi who work to nurture talent and encourage artistic expression among children from underprivileged communities.<\/p>\n

Kuza Kipaji promotes music, dance, creativity, confidence and self-expression<\/strong> through structured artistic activities and caring guidance. DFW supports this initiative by financing the studio where the classes take place<\/strong>, helping provide a safe and stable environment for learning and growth.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI met Stacey while working in the Kibera slum with DFW, and we connected instantly.
When she created her own organisation for children outside Nairobi, it felt natural for DFW to support her work.\u201d
\u2014 Catherine Habasque<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

All participating children receive free access to DFW\u2019s online learning platform<\/strong>, where they can explore Ballet, Flamenco, Indian Dance, Contemporary Dance, Opera Singing and more \u2014 opening doors to artistic universes far beyond their immediate surroundings.<\/p>\n

The centre also benefits from meaningful international mentorships. Its director collaborates closely with Alexandra Martin Volcovici<\/strong>, director of Isadora Ballet School<\/em> in France, whose students have entered renowned institutions such as the Paris Opera Ballet School and the National Conservatory.<\/p>\n

Two children have additionally been paired with personal artistic mentors<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    a young drummer follows classes and receives guidance from Lance Garder<\/strong>, musician and composer from Saint-Louis (USA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Naqahyah, a passionate young ballet student, works with Maggie Bryan<\/strong>, professional ballet dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Over time, generous supporters have contributed ballet clothing and shoes \u2014 including donations from Muriel Romero<\/strong>, director of the Compa\u00f1\u00eda Nacional de Danza in Spain \u2014 cherished by the children as symbols of possibility, dedication and artistic belonging.<\/p>\n

    This partnership continues to grow as a living ecosystem of care, opportunity and creative empowerment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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