This is our new library! It is a quiet place and a conducive environment for reading the new books. The other three study rooms have been perfect for the youths to do homework. We also have been using the library to conduct exercises to track academic progress of each of the Wale members. And the … Continue reading THE LIBRARY
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MEET THE YOUTH…
Meet Joel Osue Ngeri! Joel is 17 years old, lives with his mum and two younger siblings in Lenana area of Nairobi. Joel joined high school 2017; he is now in form 2 (the second year of high school) and his favorite subjects are Math, English, Swahili and Biology. Joel’s hobbies include playing football and … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH…
MEET THE YOUTH..
Meet Callyn Baraze Eriksson Callyn, who is 14 years old joined Wale Wale when he was six years old. He first joined Wale because his mother, Monica (the founder of Wale Wale Kenya) was part of the dance team Wayo, later on she became the dance teacher and founded Wale Wale Kenya. Wale Wale … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH..
MEET THE YOUTH..
Meet Dullo Winnie Adero Adero, 19, is a member at Wale Wale Kenya. She is a dancer and our current librarian. She is a mother to a beautiful daughter (Victoria), the fifth of seven children and lives in Kianda, Kibera with her 3 siblings and dad while her mum lives in a village called Siaya. … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH..
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Christmas is without a doubt the best time of the year. It is the day we get together as friends and family to celebrate the year as it has been; its that time of the year when we put things to perspective and show our gratitude for life, blessings and talent. That is what the … Continue reading HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
A new year and new beginnings!
Hello Wale Wale Community! It has been a long time since we put something up, but guess what, WE ARE BACK! And we would love to catch you up. This year at Wale Wale we were reminded of a fundamental fact of life; that even the strongest of people and structures must experience weak moments. … Continue reading A new year and new beginnings!
MEET THE YOUTH :MILLICENT
"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."motivating quote that keeps me moving come rain come sun.Millicent Nyabiosi as am well known 20 years of age,am a dancer and a chef also,I finished my catering course in 2016 .Dancing being my talent, have always been dreaming to be a dance choreographer and start up my … Continue reading MEET THE YOUTH :MILLICENT
PRINT FOR A SQUARE
Good morning! It is a rainy day in Kibera, but though, a great day for us at Wale Wale Kenya! We – Wale Wale work team – are still working hard with our campaign #SHAREASQUARE. We are so glad to announce that we have some great news to share with you. Our new cooperation with Aime … Continue reading PRINT FOR A SQUARE
How does Wale Wale protect Human Rights in Kibera?
I would want to start to share a quote with you from a Development Compact of the United Nations (UN, The Millennium Development Compact 2003, New York: UN 2004: 3): “When governments are corrupt, incompetent or unaccountable to their citizens, national economies falter. When income inequality is very high, rich people often control the political … Continue reading How does Wale Wale protect Human Rights in Kibera?
Building the Future Center with Solar Energy – Meet the Engineers from Gothenburg
Last week these two master students from Chalmer’s University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden arrived to Wale Wale Kenya. Josefine and Isabelle will in support of Engineers Without Borders conduct their master’s thesis:"Design of control system for a smart building". In their thesis project Josefine and Isabelle will measure and estimate how the Future Center … Continue reading Building the Future Center with Solar Energy – Meet the Engineers from Gothenburg
Update on our work at the center – Music Project!
This week, one of our producers at Wale Wale Kenya - Kevins Carter - has released his first album “808s and melodies”. Music has always been a big interest at the Center and we are so happy to tell you that we are currently having weekly piano and guitar lessons. It is a great energy … Continue reading Update on our work at the center – Music Project!
Release of “808s and melodies”!
WOW! Today we are releasing the new music album “808s and melodies” produced by one of our talented youth at Wale Wale – Kevins Carter. Click here to listen to the new released album! This is an album full of soft and amazing songs recorded in our studio – Wale studio. Read and enjoy the … Continue reading Release of “808s and melodies”!
New focus on our campaign “ShareaSquare”!
These days it’s been a lot of work within the organisation, we have focused on mentoring our board members to get knowledge in every task. This process is something we do annually and it is very important for our work. We are happy to be able to have an organisation governed by the youth themselves. … Continue reading New focus on our campaign “ShareaSquare”!
BIG THANKS – 20 Squares!
Nowadays at the center we are regurarly arranging dance classes, football practices, guitar as well as piano lessons. All of our members at Wale Wale who join these activities comes to the center with a great energy! Unfortunately we dont have enough space to let all of the dancers perform inside the dance studio because … Continue reading BIG THANKS – 20 Squares!
RELAUNCH of “ShareaSquare”!
We have come a long way. It's the third year since Wale Wale was funded and the organisation is growing! Kibera is Africa’s largest slum area. Wale Wale Youth Center was built by and for the youth of Kibera. Today, 30 members run our youth center. They are talented, they have dreams about their future … Continue reading RELAUNCH of “ShareaSquare”!
Great step forward!
It’s beautiful to see how all youths are working together with developing the center and moving forward. For instance, did you know that Wale Wale daily are working with homework support for the younger youth at the center? Or that Wale Wale Dancers currently are practising on a show including social issues like gender equality, … Continue reading Great step forward!
