Sanara is inspired by the Swahili words sanaa (arts) and biashara (business). This exciting inclusive program designed for young women and men across Kenya aims to enable access to dignified and fulfilling work in the creative and cultural industries.
Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with the consortium of HEVA, SNDBX-Ubuntu, Baraza Media Lab and GoDown Arts Centre, have launched this 3 year program to offer opportunities for financing, skilling, enterprise support, and adoption of sustainable practices that advance fair and safer working environments for creatives.
Sanara Usanii Open Day
Kisumu County!
Friday, 8th November
Lake Basin Mall, Kisumu
8am - 4pm
Register today. Entry is free!
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OVERVIEW
The main objectives of this program are to:
Design and offer tailored and inclusive finance for creative and cultural entrepreneurs
Equip young people with market-relevant skilling programs for the creative and cultural industries
Advance the adoption of inclusive and sustainable practices that advance a safer working environment for young women and men
INTERVENTIONS
ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE FINANCE
Responsive loan and grant facilities to support production, trade, working capital, project and business development needs
Led by: HEVA
SKILLING FOR WORK & INFRASTRUCTURE
High quality skilling, reskilling and upskilling
Mapping, equipping and maintenance of accessible creative and cultural learning hubs
Led by: Baraza Media Lab
ENTERPRISE SUPPORT
Curriculum and content development by subject matter experts, and delivery of training modules. All mapped to enterprise needs
Led by: SNDBX-Ubuntu
ENABLING FAIR & SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Working with government and relevant stakeholders to implement enabling policy interventions
Systemic improvements, sensitisation and capacity building to enable conducive work environments
Led by: GoDown Arts Centre
VALUE CHAINS
We have 3 main value chain categories
Fashion, Garments, and Accessories
Film, Television, Content Creation, Gaming & Audio-Visual
Is my creative interest or business included in the above categories?
Live Music, Theatre & Performing Arts
COUNTIES
To see if your creative interest or business is included in any of the 3 categories above click here for a comprehensive list.
Sanara will begin roll-out in these 6 counties:
Kakamega
Kisumu
Mombasa
Nairobi
Nakuru
Turkana
Sanara Financing Opportunities
See what opportunities are currently open for applications or coming soon
Ota Growth by Sanara
Ota Grants by Sanara
Ota Kopa by Sanara
Ota Kopa+ by Sanara
HASHTAGS TO FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
#YoungAfricaWorks
#SanaraKE
LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH
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