The name ‘Nipe Sauti Africa’ is derived from the Swahili language which means ‘Give me a Voice Africa’. Swahili is the most spoken language in East and Central Africa and it’s the national and official languages of Kenya and Tanzania. Therefore the aim of Nipe Sauti Afri(k)a is to help give a voice to the voiceless by highlighting their plight and engaging volunteers and communities to help these people.
On 17th April 2016, Nipe Sauti Africa and Haba na Haba members joined hands and visited Liberty Children’s Home in Mlolongo. The event was organized by Haba na Haba and us as guest volunteers also participated. The two groups donated foodstuffs, clothes, cooked and engaged in mentorship programs.
Program
We engaged in song and dance with the children and then invited guest artists to perform. The locals formed a crowd that gathered around the children’s home to watch. Many were mesmerized by the ‘One Man Band’, the Soccer artist, guest musicians and poets who had been invited to the event.
A group of volunteers also helped in the kitchen to prepare different sorts of meals for the kids while another played soccer and team building games with the boys and girls.
After they had had their lunch, the children were invited to cut and share a cake before the event came to an end at 5pm. It was such a nice day.
