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The Aragon Foundation teams
up with Wajukuu Art in Nairobi
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up”
Wajukuu Kids Club began in 2004 when local artists noticed children gathering daily at the entrance of their studio. Recognizing the children's curiosity and interest, the artists started offering classes, creating a structured program that has been running ever since.
In the challenging environment of Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Wajukuu Kids Club serves as a source of hope. Through our activities, we promote creativity and education while offering children a safe space to express themselves freely.
We believe every child needs cultural guidance and a space for self-expression, regardless of their surroundings. Our program helps keep children away from negative influences such as dropping out of school, substance abuse, crime, and early pregnancies.
Through the Kids Club sessions, we witness the growth of children into responsible and critical thinkers who are connected to their cultural heritage and equipped with valuable social skills.
From Kibera to the World: DanceLab Academy is Changing Lives Through Dance
In the heart of Kibera, one of Africa’s largest urban slums, hope can be hard to come by. Overcrowded, under-resourced, and often overlooked, Kibera is home to hundreds of thousands of people—many of them children growing up surrounded by poverty, violence, and limited opportunities.
But in the middle of it all, something powerful is happening.
Dance Lab Academy is giving young people in Kibera a chance to rise—through the art of dance.
Specializing in high-energy, culturally rooted styles like Afro dance and ODI (Kenyan street dance), Dance Lab Academy offers free dance training to children and teens who might otherwise never step into a studio. Here, on makeshift dance floors and community spaces, movement becomes medicine.
At Dance Lab, they build confidence, community, and a sense of identity. They learn discipline, teamwork, and how to express themselves in ways words can’t capture. Some have even performed across Kenya and beyond—proof that talent lives everywhere, even in the most unlikely places.
But we can’t do it without your help.
Every child deserves a chance to dream—and the tools to make that dream real.
Support Dance Lab Academy.
Support the kids of Kibera.
Help keep the rhythm of hope alive.
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul”
For these kids, dance is more than an art form—it's a way out:
A way out of hopelessness
A way out of harmful cycles
A way into self-worth, strength, and visibility
yOur DONATIONS MAKE
A HUGE Impact!!!
WAJUKUU ARTs DONATION
Your donation helps provide:
Art supplies like paint, paper, paint brushes
Healthy meals, snacks and juice
Safe training spaces in Mukuru
Access to mentors, teachers, and life-changing opportunities
DANCELAB ACADEMY DONATION
Your donation helps provide:
Basic dance gear and proper footwear
Healthy meals and transportation to rehearsals
Safe training spaces in Kibera
Access to mentors, teachers, and life-changing opportunities
How do you want to help?
Empower a child to discover their voice and build confidence through the arts. Your recurring gift provides consistent access to arts education, transforming lives one note and one beat at a time.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us expand our programs and keep creative education accessible to all children. Your one-time gift fuels our mission and makes an immediate impact.
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our M.A.D.E. programs, want to discuss partnership opportunities, or simply wish to learn more, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your interest in our mission to empower underserved youth through music, arts, and dance is what drives us forward.