About Nafsi
A Nairobi community organization with a creative soul
Nafsi Pamoja Organization is a Community Based Organization founded in 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya. “Nafsi” means “soul” in Swahili, and that's the heart of our mission.
Who we are
Bringing together modern artists from Nairobi's informal settlements
Nafsi creates safe spaces where children and youth can express themselves, gain confidence and grow. Every week we run training sessions across Kariobangi, Babadogo, Kibera, Dagoretti, Kivuli and Glad Kids School centres.
Beyond art, we integrate media and information technology as pillars of empowerment, and connect young people globally through cultural exchange. By combining art, media and exchange, Nafsi nurtures creative, resilient and socially conscious young leaders.
Where we work
Six centres, one family
Consistent weekly training, close to home.
01
Kariobangi
Community centre
02
Babadogo
Community centre
03
Kibera
Community centre
04
Dagoretti
Community centre
05
Kivuli
Community centre
06
Glad Kids School
Community centre
Impact
The numbers so far
16+
Years of community impact
Nafsi Pamoja was founded in Nairobi in 2010.
208
Young people reached by Tangaza
Verified programme figure; aiming to reach many more by end of 2026.
6
Community training centres
Kariobangi, Babadogo, Kibera, Dagoretti, Kivuli and Glad Kids School.
11
Countries connected
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Denmark, Bolivia, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Norway and Austria.
Leadership
The Board
Professionals in social work, education, business and the arts who provide strategic leadership and oversight, working closely with the management team and our local and international partners.
- KO
Kevin B. O. Omolo
Board Chair
- EA
Evelyn Atinga
Board Secretary
- RK
Fr. Renata S. Kizito
Board Member
- MO
Maren A. Ouma
Board Member
- KO
Ken Okong'o
Board Member
Your support creates opportunity
Art becomes confidence. Confidence becomes change.
Your support helps create a safe space where a young person can discover talent, develop skills and see a different future. Give once, or give monthly.