Project HAND UP

In Western Kenya, bilharzia affects up to 50% of some communities, while intestinal worms like hookworm and Ascaris infect 30-60% of the population. The high prevalence is largely due to poor sanitation, contaminated water sources, and limited access to clean water, posing significant public health challenges. To address this, our team was contracted by Amref to perform puppetry shows in schools, aiming to educate children on the importance of handwashing and maintaining clean toilets to prevent infection.

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting Elizabeth from CivFund . The visit was made possible by a grant we received from them two years ago to support an environmental project. This project included a Puppetry performance, a workshop and a tree-planting initiative across three counties and four schools. Kuonyesha Art Fund is committed to supporting, celebrating, and advancing artists and the arts in all their diversity across Africa.

Today we celebrate Mphilo's birthday!
Mphilo is our talented sound engineer who recently joined the team. Her role is to record voice characters for our shows, edit them, and ensure the audio is perfect for our live performances. Whether we're visiting schools or performing in theatres, her work brings our shows to life. Happy Birthday, Mphilo.

We are pleased to reflect on the success of our 'Tree Gift' environmental show, which was held at four schools in Nairobi, Kajiado, and Kiambu in March 2025, engaging over 6,500 children and teachers. This impactful project was made possible through the generous support of Kuonyesha Art Fund, which commissioned a short video highlighting the initiative's objectives. We look forward to expanding our reach to more schools, fostering new partnerships, and inspiring future generations to prioritise environmental stewardship.

Today, we held a meeting with the HEART Foundation as the first in a series of initiatives focused on empowering girls. Our goal is to produce a Puppetry show addressing girls' freedom, menstrual health, and how young girls can navigate puberty. This is a new health issue we're committed to tackling to promote awareness and support for adolescent girls.

Semeni tu ukweli😅

Last time mlideworm k**a familia ilikuwa lini?👀Be honest, no judgment!

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Closed shoes = less risk of minyoo!

Sikicho’s video imechange nini kwako? Tell us honestly. A, B, C, or D? 👇

As part of our commitment to building skills and empowering our community, we train youth who become vital members of our team, either as core team members or reliable backups when we need them most. Over the years, we've welcomed interns from universities and youth groups, giving them hands-on experience and preparing them to join our puppet family.

Meet our newest backup Puppeteer in training.

As part of our ongoing health education initiatives, we are excited to announce the start of our new oral hygiene music videos, which will soon be broadcast.

This project is a key component of our wide-reaching campaign aimed at promoting health awareness across all sectors, with a special focus on children, designed to encourage good oral health habits from a young age.

Parents, this is for you.

Wazazi, this one is for you!

We spend so much time thinking about what our children are learning in school but what about the basics? Safe toilets. Clean water. Simple things that make a big difference

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