Everyday conversation
Talking, listening and asking questions with confidence in daily situations.
Language Empowerment
Helping people find their voice in the languages that open doors.
At the Creative Arts Center, people from many nationalities build confidence speaking, reading and writing, so they can share their ideas, connect across communities and reach new opportunities.
- Open to all nationalities
- Speaking, reading, writing
- Kakuma, Turkana West
Every language is a way in
People in Kakuma grow up speaking several languages, yet the ones used in school, at work and in public life are not always the ones they know best.
When a person can speak up with confidence, they can ask questions, share ideas and take part in the decisions that shape their lives.
What we practise
Four everyday skills, built a little at a time.
Reading
Building vocabulary and understanding through stories, news and shared texts.
Writing
From simple messages to CVs, applications and personal stories.
Speaking in public
Presenting, debating and telling stories in front of an audience.
How a session feels
Everyone speaks
Short activities get every learner talking, not just listening.
Mistakes are welcome
Learners try, get friendly feedback and try again, without fear of being laughed at.
Learning from each other
Young people from different nationalities teach and encourage one another.
Where better language leads
Stronger language skills change what a young person can do next.
School and study
Follow lessons, read materials and ask questions with ease.
Work and opportunity
Apply, interview and communicate clearly with employers.
Community life
Join meetings, dialogue and local events as an equal voice.
Self-belief
Speak up, and know that what you say is worth hearing.
How you can help
Language is learned in company. These are the ways to give young people more of it.
Be a conversation partner
Join sessions in person or online to talk with learners and help them practise.
Share books and materials
Books, dictionaries and learning materials that suit young readers.
Lead a workshop
Run a reading club, a writing session or a public speaking class.
Help young people be heard
Talk with learners, share books, or help us run more sessions where young voices grow stronger.