Sarakasi Trust in conjunction with the Norwegian Embassy is hosting peace events dubbed Amani Lazima (Peace is A must!). These are monthly events held between December 2010 and November 2011 in some of the major slums in Nairobi. So far Amani Lazima has successfully covered Korogocho, Mathare, Kangemi, Kawangware, Kibera, Dandora and Majengo.
Together with on the ground stakeholders and (grassroots) youth organizations the aim is to approach the youth of the informal settlements and involve them in activities that are designed to reach out to interest the youth, create a positive attitude, generate self-esteem, promote peace and understanding, a feeling of ownership and to empower the youth on issues like entrepreneurship, violence, gender issues, etc.
The next one is on August 20, 2011
Venue: Huruma Grounds
Time: 8am-4pm
Performances by: Spoilers dance group, Candi AZ, K.T.I. dancers, ODK and Alama Sarakasi dancers & Baffu Chaffu
There will also be workshops, Graffiti, Sports, lots of fun and entertainment