2024
An annual event that aims to enhance ocean literacy by inspiring the next generation, spotlighting current fisheries practices, community livelihoods and sustainable alternatives.
TWO DAY OCEAN FESTIVAL
9 - 10th October
Uvuvi Day: Fisheries and Sustainable Livelihoods
Watoto Day: Ocean Festival for Kids
THREE WORKSHOPS
Photography Course for Youths with TonyWild - Complete
Storytelling & Cinematography Lab with NEWF - Underway
Ocean Literacy Training for Teachers with KMFRI
MATATA & FRIENDS IN THE MANGROVES
Interactive puppet performance with local schools and interviews with local mangrove conservation heroes to create an episode for their TV Show
Want to Support?
There are many ways to support the festival, if you want to become a partner and sponsor a certain aspect or workshop please contact us.
We also have sponsorship packages to support the festival days.
Workshops
100% Funded
40% Funded
0% Funded
Festival
Uvuvi Day
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9th October
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30% Funded through sponsorship
100% Funded
Watoto Day
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10th October - Mazingira Day
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60% Funded by sponsorship
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Main funders Tusk Trust
100% Funded
50% Funded
80% Funded
2024 Festival Updates
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Bahari Yetu Festival 2023
The 2023 Bahari Yetu Festival, exceeded all of our expectations. It was the second time we held this annual ocean festival and the turn out was double that of the previous year. There was sponsored attendance of over 360 kids, from 18 schools across 4 islands in the Lamu archipelago. We also provide a space for local conservation and community organisations to
showcase the work they are doing.
Once the games on the beach were complete everyone made their way to the Sea Suq for lunch and performances. The Lamu Arts & Theatre Alliance performed an interactive play, and the Matata & Friends puppet show had everyone enthralled! The kids amazed us all with their talent show and creative recycled art pieces. Ending the day with prize giving, goody bags and a dhow sail in the channel.
Prizes given included fun activities for the kids such as a snorkelling trip, sunset sail and trip to Takwa Ruins
Get a glimpse of the first Bahari Yetu Festival 2022. Which attended by over 150 kids from 8 different schools, they are The Next Ocean Ambassadors. There were 12 different stalls showcasing the work of different local organisations focusing on cultural, environmental and historical, they were Representing Bahari Yetu. The highlight of the day was the fun activities and games, we know everyone loves Mashindano!
