Kiraho Shinars Arts
Shinars Arts Youth Group was established with the local youths in Malindi from various locations with an intention of creating a platform of opportunity with different artistic talents. This resulted due to the increase in cases of youths being negatively involved in matters affecting personal livelihood or the community at large.
What
We Do
Shinars Arts Youth Group was founded with the vision of empowering young people in Malindi by providing a platform where they can showcase and nurture their diverse artistic talents. Recognizing the growing challenges faced by youth in the community, including their involvement in activities that negatively impact personal and communal well-being, the organization aims to create positive change. Through the arts, Shinars Arts Youth Group seeks to engage young people in meaningful ways, enabling them to use their creative abilities to communicate vital messages and raise awareness on important issues. By harnessing the power of art, the group is dedicated to improving livelihoods, promoting community cohesion, and fostering a brighter future for the youth of Malindi.
Challenges
- Limited funding to support artistic programs and activities.
- Difficulty in accessing proper training and mentorship for youth with artistic talents.
- Limited platforms and opportunities for showcasing youth-created art.
- Resistance or lack of recognition for the role of art in community development.
- Challenges in engaging youth consistently, especially those facing economic pressures.
- Inadequate infrastructure or resources for artistic production and performances.
- Difficulty in reaching all youth in remote or underserved areas of Malindi.
- Overcoming societal or cultural barriers that may undervalue the role of art in addressing community issues.
- Managing the balance between creative expression and addressing pressing community concerns.
- Difficulty in sustaining long-term engagement and participation in artistic initiatives.
Achievements
- Providing a platform for youth to showcase and develop their artistic talents.
- Raising awareness in the community on important social issues through creative expressions.
- Empowering youth by offering opportunities to use their talents for positive change.
- Strengthening community cohesion and engagement through artistic events and performances.
- Creating a network of young artists who support and inspire each other.
- Providing alternative avenues for youth to engage in productive and meaningful activities.
- Successfully changing perceptions about the value of art in addressing community challenges.
- Offering youth an opportunity to gain skills, confidence, and exposure in the arts.
- Enhancing livelihoods by showcasing youth talent in local and broader communities.
- Contributing to the reduction of negative youth involvement in harmful activities through creative outlets.
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