Our projects
Current project
Global Folk Music Exchange Camp-Kenya 2025 (GFME)
About GFME Camp — Kenya 2025.
We are excited to announce the Global Folk Music Exchange Camp in Kenya, scheduled for July 19-28,
2025, in Kachien village, Nyanza region. This 10-day event will feature music workshops, rehearsals,cultural exchange, concerts, and tours, inspired by the Ethno concept.
● Concept: Participants bring their music and teach it to others, with mentors providing support. The method is peer-to-peer learning of traditional music from different cultures.
● Goals: Empower young musicians, promote cultural exchange, inspire creativity, and promote
inclusivity. The exchange is open to everyone, regardless of musical skills.
● Location: Kachien village, near Oyugis town, Nyanza region, Kenya (less than two hours from Kisumu airport).
● Date: Saturday, 19th of July to 28th of July, 2025.
● Participants: Organizers, volunteers, and amateur or professional musicians above 18 years old from any country.
● Hosting Package: Tent cabin, separate female and male accommodations, food, transportation, and rehearsal space.
● Tour with Concert: Concerts in Kachien (July 24th) and Kisumu (July 25th-27th)
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Previous projects
The Swedish Institute: Through funding from the Swedish Institute, we carried out the seed project "Youth and Culture—Hand in Hand for the Future" in 2021-2022.
In the project, 200 young people from marginalized groups (orphans, former street children, and young people from the
Maasai community) were offered regular music and cultural training.
The project promoted positive development, strengthened the participants' identities, and gave them a voice in society.
The project was much appreciated by the participants and the local population.
Donors: The Swedish Institute and Slättens Ideella Hjälporganisation.
"Youth and Culture—Hand in Hand for the Future" (2021-2022)
The film is based on a true story of Dennis Kanini, a former street child, and his journey of resilience and hope.
His story is not just one of hardship but also a testament to the strength it takes to rise above betrayal and seek a brighter future, even in the darkest circumstances.
Donors: M-Tafsiri Africa, Filmvæksted Aarhus & Global Hope Rescue Rehabilitation Centre.
The documentary film: "Mbali na nyumbani, najihisi nyumbani - 2017.
Musik I Syd (Sweden): In collaboration with M-Tafsiri Africa. We carried out a pilot of the first Kultur Crew project in Sweden and Kenya in 2022-2023.
Kultur Crew is a method to strengthen young people's influence in cultural life by giving them the opportunity to organize cultural events in their local communities.
The project has the potential to play an important role in developing young leaders' skills and promoting cultural activity in Kenya.
Donor: Musik I Syd, M-Tafsiri Africa, and the Reagan Afro-Percussion Company.
Kultur Crew -Kenya 2023
This project supported 4000 participants (10-35 years old), former street children and youth from four slums in Nairobi (Kabiria, Kawangware, Kibera, and Ngong).
It provided holistic support, resources, and training to empower them with skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities.
Project Goal: Support street children and youth to achieve inclusive societies, cultural diversity, and equal dignity for all.
Sub-goals: Empower with music training, build capacity with leadership skills, promote cultural understanding, and advocate for human rights.
Project Donors: M-Tafsiri Africa, private donations, concert tickets, and merchandise sales.
