Sanara is inspired by the Swahili words sanaa (arts) and biashara (business). This exciting inclusive program designed for young women and men across Kenya aims to enable access to dignified and fulfilling work in the creative and cultural industries.

Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with the consortium of HEVA, SNDBX-Ubuntu, Baraza Media Lab and GoDown Arts Centre, have launched this 3 year program to offer opportunities for financing, skilling, enterprise support, and adoption of sustainable practices that advance fair and safer working environments for creatives. 

ACTIVE IN 2024 - 2027

Unaeza train kuwa a professional creative by registering for training ya ile usanii unapenda with our skilling partners .

Wasanii, Level-up na the Sanara Program!

Unataka kufanya music, fashion, acting, hair & beauty, content creation, gaming, dancing, acting, film-making, comedy, photography ama usanii ya aina ingine?


Tunatafuta madame na machali between 18 to 35 years, across Kenya, to be part of the exciting Sanara program!

Utaget Nini Under the Sanara Program? 

Training opportunities: Uta-learn  vile unaweza kuwa a professional creative by registering for training ya ile usanii unapenda

  • Information: Utapewa ujanja za usanii by industry pros and experts 

  • Connections: Uta-meet wasanii wengine kama wewe, kujuana ni kujengana! 

  • Chance ya kulevel up: Utapata ujuzi ya kuunda ama kuinua biz yako ya usanii! 

  • Financing: Unaweza apply for a loan ama a grant ya kuimarisha biz yako ya usanii! 

Sign Up, Train, Unda Creative Journey Yako 

Training Opportunities

Cheki opportunities ziko currently available. This list is regularly updated.

Intellectual Property Training (IP)

By JGIP Consults

Film Training

By Ideas Inc

Guitar, Keyboard, Recorder, Voice, and Music Theory.

By Art of Music

Influencer Marketing Training

By WOWZI

TTT equips music producers, DJs, and/or instrumentalists as tutors.

By Santuri (SEMA)


Sanara Financing Opportunities

Cheki which loans and grants you can currently apply for.

Ota Growth by Sanara

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Ota Grants by Sanara

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Ota Kopa by Sanara

COMING SOON

Ota Kopa+ by Sanara

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