Volunteer opportunities - Thunguma children's home

This weekend Oloi Travels took time to get to know some children with beautiful art work. We had encountered them before on various occasions and were amazed just how a little input in a child's life can go a long way
 We learned that this children are taught this Art by dedicated teachers who allow them to express themselves being former street children and coming from homes that could not manage to handle them we were very impressed

 We were then given the brief history of the placeit is a residential and educational program for former street-dwelling children and youth in Kenya. located in Nyeri. The Centre is home to more than 150 children and youth ages 6-22. Children receive all of life’s essentials, including healthcare, education, clothing and a balanced diet. it also has a farm, medical clinic and carpentry workshops which help move the Centre towards self-sufficiency and it aims through its programs to empower its children and youth to become the next generation of leaders.

There is an art program that involves activities intended to foster creative self-expression as a form of therapy and general personal development for the Centre’s children and youth. The art program also involves training to provide livelihood opportunities for young people with special talent in the creative arts. The program is a collaborative effort between the Centre, the Zawadi Society and other partner organizations.


Art Therapy
Volunteers run weekly art-therapy sessions with the  children and youth. Growing up on the streets or in difficult homes often means that children have difficulty expressing their emotions in a healthy manner. Art allows the children to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and caring environment.

After learning this important bit of information we headed to see the art which the children had made.
 From the pictures on the wall
 which made us go wow
 
 
to the truly magnificent pieces some done by the children
 
We also learned that they sell the pieces and are currently on a marketing campaign because funds that they get from here go towards purchase of art materials and the progression of the center and its activities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We at Oloi Travels through our Charitable arm INSPIRE congratulate the efforts put towards this initiative and the big hearts that are involved in this project. For anyone willing to help with art material or perhaps buy a piece of wonderful art Email olio.tours@gmail.com or go to the CYEC website and learn how to get involved or Email info@cyec.net

Volunteers are also welcome. We found two young people from an outside country working with the children.