Welcome Artitsts for the opening of SBK Collaborative at Tumaini 2014!

WATCH THE ARTISTS WELCOME VIDEO:

https://vimeo.com/86683503

 Tumaini Children welcome their guests with a carnival style display of dancing flowers and leaves...

 Zam Zam shows off her matching hot pink dress and flowers... a happy day for the Tumaini Family.

Sarafina leads the groups in a vibrant welcome performance showcasing the different communities that Tumaini works with.

Turkana Women's group for Peace present a performance about their struggle for peace in their displaced communities.

Khadija & Sarafina Welcome all the artists and introduce them to the colourful community groups eager to know more about visitors from far.

Mama Jangwani gave a moving account of how she and her group of women started their group with the aim of spreading awareness about living with each other in peace. She explained that the women are the workers and home keepers, their work is impossible when they are constantly being forced to run from violence.

Rajab performed a touching song written about a young girl called Leah who died too young from catching HIV while she was still at school. HIV continues to be at the heart of Tumaini and its work still campaigning for the rights and access to treatment for people living with the virus both young and old.

Meru Dancers perform traditional songs with home made instruments made from wood and bottle tops .

Children and women from the neighbouring homes around Tumaini come and enjoy the show!

Tumaini Senior School children perform their winning Sudanese Dance filled with the colours of the sand!

The artists are overwhelmed with the welcome and are excited to begin their work...