Sanara – Arts & Business for Kenya's Young Talent

Unlock
Your Creative Potential

Empowering young women and men (18-35) to grow their skills and earn through dignified creative work.

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YOur journey to creative success

sanara

Sanara (Sanaa + Biashara) is a 3-year program designed for young women and men aged 18-35 in Kenya. We provide training, skills development, networking, and access to financing, empowering you to thrive in the creative industries. Currently available in Kakamega, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, and Turkana Counties.

Are You a Creative?

We're Looking for You!

If you have a talent or interest in art, music, fashion, film, photography, performance, events, or design, you're a creative! Sanara supports a wide range of talents, categorised into the following;

Fashion, Garments, & Accessories

From designers and tailors to makeup artists and e-commerce platforms

Live Performance

For bands, musicians, DJs, theatre groups, event organizers, and more

Film, TV, Photography & Content

filmmakers, photographers, podcasters, game developers, and VR professionals

Building Brighter Futures

Our Commitment

Between 2024 and 2027, sanara aims to impact

Providing fair and suitable financing for creative and cultural businesses.
Teaching market-relevant skills and advancing existing skills for creative jobs.
Promoting safe and fair work practices in creative work.

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Refugees

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people with disabilities

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young women and men

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young women

11,000

Refugees

5,500

people with disabilities

110,000

young women and men

77,000

young women

Stories from sanara

perFORM Music Incubator Bootcamp: From Talent to Industry

Visible Change: Spotlight on Tabitha Oyugi, Founder of Afriset Tailors

Global Tech Sailors: Building a Community for Young Women in Tech

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Your Gateway to Opportunities

Ready to take the next step? Joining the Sanara program is easy!