MUSIC.
Alfajiri’s music program offers a powerful space for self-expression through sound. In our fully equipped studio—with professional-grade recording equipment, beat-mixing software, and instruments—children create original songs that reflect their experiences, dreams, and identities.
For those more drawn to music than visual arts or dance, the studio provides a meaningful outlet. Songs often explore themes like faith, struggle, victory, and hope, and are performed in both English and Swahili for added depth and authenticity.
SONGS MADE IN ALFAJIRI STUDIOS.
DANCE.
Dance is a powerful form of expression for our children—an outlet for joy, movement, and healing. At Alfajiri, not every child is drawn to drawing or painting, but all can move to the beat.
Each week, trained instructor Kevin Gitau leads vibrant sessions blending rhythm, culture, and creativity. Set to music with strong African roots, these classes bring together street and school-sponsored children to learn, grow, and express themselves through movement.
Dance also serves as therapy—building confidence, fostering connection, and encouraging emotional release. Together with our martial arts program, it nurtures both body and spirit.
WHY DANCE?
Emotional Development
When street children feel the joy of dancing, they learn to express themselves that benefits both physical and emotional health. By giving the children the freedom to channel their emotions and energies in a safe and encouraging environment, their self-esteem and confidence will increase significantly.
"As a dance teacher I see dance as a therapy for our young boys and girls since it enables them to socialize freely, open up on issues they are facing and overcome the fear amongst themselves and teachers. Through dance program I have encountered progress as many young men have decided to go back home through talks that we hold every day after the dance program. It’s a pleasure to work under Alfajiri kid’s art initiative that has helped me learn more about living with different people from different places with different issues."
Kevin Gitau, Dance Instructor
MARTIAL ARTS.
Alfajiri’s martial arts program, led by black belt instructor and youth mentor Lucas Wanyama, combines physical training with powerful life mentorship. Through daily fitness, self-defense, and karate drills, children build discipline, strength, and resilience—both mentally and physically.
More than just movement, each session ends with group discussions focused on life skills, purpose, addiction recovery, and personal growth. Lucas’s guidance helps children open up, reflect, and begin to transform their lives.
WHY MARTIAL ARTS?
Mentorship
Mentorship and guidance in our Alfajiri workshops are essential to building character, establishing resilience, and developing self-discipline. Our Kenyan renowned martial arts instructor, Lucas, teaches important life skills and mentorship lessons through the art of taekwondo. A large marjority of the children that visit the centre do not have a positive role model in their lives', so Lucas fills the role.
"Martial Arts has continued to equip our kids with more knowledge and inspire them to realize their potential, that they can become successful in future through our creative programs at Alfajiri to nurture their talents and work towards achieving their goals"
Lucas Wanyama, Martial Arts Instructor
