About Umundu Artivism

🌿 Who We Are

The Umundu Artivism is a youth-led community-based organization that uses the power of art, storytelling, and innovation to spark social change. Rooted in rural Embu, Kenya, we bring together young people to express, heal, and transform their communities through creative activism.

We believe that art is more than expression—it is a catalyst for awareness, empowerment, and mental well-being. Through theatre, film, digital creativity, and social advocacy, The Umundu Artivism gives voice to the issues that matter most to young people, from sexual and reproductive health to environmental consciousness and gender equality.

✨ About Us

Founded on the belief that creativity can drive meaningful change, The Umundu Artivism merges art, advocacy, and innovation to address pressing social issues.

Our programs use stage plays, short films, spoken word, and community art projects to raise awareness on topics such as period poverty, reproductive health, and social justice. Beyond art, we’ve established a Digital Hub—a safe space where youth learn marketable digital skills, discover their creative potential, and build sustainable livelihoods.

Over time, we’ve witnessed how our artistic and digital initiatives have become more than platforms for expression—they’ve become spaces of healing, belonging, and mental wellness for the youth we serve.

🎭 What We Do

At The Umundu Artivism, we blend creativity with community impact through four main pillars:

1. Art for Awareness: We create thought-provoking performances, short films, and visual art campaigns that shine a light on key social issues, from menstrual health to gender rights and environmental sustainability.
2. Digital Empowerment Hub: Our Digital Hub equips young people with practical skills in graphic design, digital marketing, content creation, and photography—empowering them to become creators, freelancers, and changemakers in the digital economy.
3. Community Engagement & Advocacy: We organize dialogues, art exhibitions, school outreach programs, and workshops that encourage open conversations and community-driven solutions.
4. Women & Girl Child Empowerment Wing: This special wing focuses on uplifting women and girls through targeted programs addressing period poverty, menstrual hygiene management, and gender-based violence (GBV) recovery.

We conduct menstrual health campaigns in schools and communities to ensure no girl misses opportunities due to her cycle. For GBV survivors, we provide psychosocial support and soft skills training, helping them rebuild confidence and independence through creative empowerment.

💫 Our Impact

• Empowered youth and women through creative and digital skills training.
• Produced community stage plays and short films tackling period poverty, mental health, and reproductive rights.
• Rescued and supported GBV survivors through counseling, mentorship, and skills training.
• Created safe spaces for youth expression, healing, and collaboration through art and digital creativity.
• Fostered digital literacy and employability, enabling youth to earn through creative entrepreneurship.
• Built a growing community of changemakers using art and storytelling to inspire positive behavior in their communities.

🤝 Community Engagement

We believe that sustainable change begins with participation. Through workshops, forums, and outreach, The Umundu Artivism partners with schools, youth groups, and local leaders to amplify youth and women’s voices and encourage collective action.

Our approach is inclusive and participatory, ensuring every young person and woman feels seen, heard, and valued in shaping the future of their community.

🎨 Art for Awareness & Mental Well-Being

We use art as a mirror to reflect society’s challenges and as a bridge to connect hearts and minds. Every mural, stage act, and film we create carries a message of hope, courage, and transformation.

Art has also become our tool for healing. By creating safe creative spaces, we’ve seen youth overcome isolation, anxiety, and low self-esteem—proving that art doesn’t just change the world, it heals the soul.

💻 The Digital Hub

Our Digital Hub is a creative innovation center where young people learn to tell their stories using technology. From design and video editing to social media and content creation, it nurtures 21st-century skills that open doors to opportunity.

It’s more than a training space—it’s a community of creators building confidence, purpose, and digital resilience.