Chanuka Association
Chanuka Association makes films and podcasts on civic education and youth development.
Chanuka means wake up. Media is how we reach the people who aren't in the room yet
What we make
Films and podcasts on civic rights, public participation, peace building and self-reliance.
Who it's for
Young people first, and anyone who wants to take part in their community.
How we work
Stories come out of Chanuka's programmes in the counties. The people in them help tell them.
Twelve years
on the ground
Our films and podcasts grow out of Chanuka Association's work with communities across Kenya.
20,000+
Youth reached
Through forums, campus events and partner-led activations.
100+
Young people trained
In civic leadership, peace building and enterprise.
5
Counties
Work grounded in local realities, from ward level up.
12
Years of service
Building youth civic and economic leadership since 2014.
Where our stories come from
Six programmes
One journey
Every film and episode starts in one of Chanuka's programmes.
All voters
Siasa Poa
Electoral civic education & peace building
All Kenyans
Mzalendo
Patriotism & constitutional values
Teens & young adults
Jijue
Self-discovery journey
Young adults
Jijenge
Self-reliance journey
Professionals & entrepreneurs
Jiinue
Self-management journey
Aspiring entrepreneurs
SEED
Sustainable entrepreneurship, employment for development
“Simple, practical, customised solutions that transform society from the ground up: communities that are self-reliant, and act first.”