African Projects

Established by Simia in 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya, the social enterprise KAHESA PAPER aims to provide employment for young adults with Down syndrome, Autism and other intellectual challenges. Video by Voice of America

Volunteer Overseas Seminar on Mental Health Issues, students Haji and Ahmed of  Kahesa Zanzibar were able to demonstrate their talents alongside other artists, 2019

Hope is laying the red paper to dry, a mix of banana tree and rice straw. She acquires  communication, social and physical skills, while boosting her confidence and self esteem to combat autism

KAHESA ZANZIBAR was established in 2016 in Zanzibar to provide art & music therapy to children with Down syndrome and Autism

Preparing the banana tree bark for cooking with our lovely staff at our workshop at Garden Estate, Nairobi

Simia in the banana field of Kahesa. Banana trees only give one banana bunch in their life time. Once these are ripe, they will slowly end life, thus a good time to use the tree, as new babies sprout right around it in a circle, anywhere from 4 to 8 trees