As an artist, I am passionate about other creative people, especially those buried in situations where they struggle to have a voice. My involvement with Pamba Toto beats at the core of my heart… For these women buried in Nairobi slums to realize how incredibly talented they are and how much their voice matters, as well as being empowered to provide for the children they love. I count it one of my life’s greatest privileges to stand with these beautiful artisans.
From Their Hands to Yours…
A Pamba Toto photo essay
Children in Kibera slum
City dump, managed by “slum lords,” next to and scoured by Korogocho slum residents for a livelihood
Child in Mathare Valley slum
An artisan in the Korogocho group, Kumbatia, with her children
Tuungane Pamoja work-space and shop in Kibera slum
Mwangazi artisan group workshop in Huruma slum
Tuungane Pamoja artisan group at work in Kibera
Kumbatia artisans at work in Korogocho
Finished bags hanging in the Tuungane Pamoja workshop in Kibera
Sanctuary of Hope (SoH) kids, rescued from Nairobi’s slums into a family through Hope’s Promise, making bracelets for Pamba Toto
Bracelets made by the SoH kids, now available through Pamba Toto
Kitenge patchwork apron made by Tuungane Pamoja, available through Pamba Toto
Bag made by Tuungane Pamoja, available through Pamba Toto
Kitenge patchwork bag made by Tuungane Pamoja, available through Pamba Toto
Our Mission
Transforming lives…
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