PAWA254, PAWA Initiative is a global youth-led organisation that uses Artivism for social change established in Kenya in 2011. A unique Kenyan art and cultural collaborative hub, that houses, fosters and catalyses creative and community-driven projects for social change. The acronym “PAWA” is a Swahili alteration for “power”, while “254” is Kenya’s country code.
As a creative, I've been able to [explore] spaces with other creatives and also get training on how we can use our art as a tool for advocacy. I have been empowered with knowledge and...
PAWA254 played a key role in ensuring I became a better writer who now champions justice through [their] writing. I have written over forty articles since then, and I'm enjoying every part of...
As a creative entrepreneur and [aspiring] politician, my interaction with PAWA254 has not just impacted me as an individual, but it has also impacted my peers and those that I lead in the...