In Summary
- Octopizzo has an organization called Octopizzo Foundation .The Foundation partnered with shofco and held an event at the Alchemist.
- Octopizzo foundation believes in untying the young people from shackles of desperation through the uniting ingredients of creativity.
- The mission originates from the founder, Octopizzo’s firm conviction that the wealth of untapped potential resides in these often wretched spaces.
Octopizzo has an organization called Octopizzo Foundation .The Foundation partnered with shofco and held an event at the Alchemist.
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It was a music talent development program .A structured initiative aimed at nurturing and honoring the skills of aspiring musicians.
It typically offers mentorship, training, and performance opportunities to help participants grow as artists.
The Octopizzo Foundation Belief
The Octopizzo Foundation believes that there is wealth of artistic talent and potential residing in slums, refugee camps and other settlements across the country.
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“We must harness people’s pride and the fierce determination to live .We must mine the deep source of street wisdom and provide alternative means of decent ‘hustling’ while rebuking the evils of idleness, drug abuse and violence.” Octopizzo said.
Octopizzo Foundation Mission
The mission originates from the founder, Octopizzo’s firm conviction that the wealth of untapped potential resides in these often wretched spaces.
Octopizzo Foundation aims to build on the gains and experiences of existing projects, namely:
- Power Women Group Kibera supporting people living with HIV
- Young Gifted and Black supporting artists selected from across the thirteen villages of Kibera
- Chocolate City Kibera Tours, showcasing positive aspects of Africa’s largest slum and providing a market for local craftsmen and women to sell their products
- Artists for Refugees, partnering with UNHCR to mentor young refugees in Kakuma camp to discover and develop their musical talent
- Advocacy on matters like ending violence against women and girls
By Harriet Wambui
