“we give them the tools to dream.”
What can art do that school cannot?
In this first episode, Max and Mattia visit Ubunifu, a community art center in Mararani village on Lamu Island, Kenya, founded by Nyambura. They explore how art, safety, community, and love can help children discover their talents—and change the stories people tell about a place.
After meeting Nyambura and Anderson, we reflect on an important idea: children need dreams, but they also need the tools, space, and support to help those dreams grow.
Key topics
How Ubunifu is helping change the story people tell about Mararani village through ART.
How Ubunifu gives children a safe, happy place to learn, play, and explore art, music, dance, and sports.
Max and Mattia’s experience painting with the children and meeting new friends.
What care and love can look like in everyday life, from kindness to asking someone what would make them feel better.
Why bravery can mean trying something even when you feel scared.
Why talent matters—and why access to materials and opportunity matters too.
Family Debrief
Who makes you feel safe, welcome, or cared for? What do they do?
What do you think the world needs more of?
What is one story about your family, school, community, or the world that you would like to change?
Support the Ubunifu Community Art Centre in Lamu
https://ubunifulamu.org/donate/
Be a part of Anderson's future education, we are raising funds for one full year scholarship - 150,000 KSH (1030€/1150USD)
You can contribute in full, in segments or a part!
Do reach out if you think there are some amazing people for us to meet!