The Shangilia choir was on a tour organized by New York based Micocci Productions.........During the concert the children had a rare opportunity to share the stage with some big names in the world of music including South African jazz and pop trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
“ “…nor had the street-wise survivors of Shangilia revealed that their genius for rapping, acrobatics and even traditional dancing –all of which were performed with alacrity and infectious enthusiasm at the National Theatre- were all skills they had picked up on the street...”
-Margaret wa Gacheru-
Daily Nation
31 August 1994
About Us
The Home
Situated on a quarter acre plot, the cramped compound consists of a courtyard sided by 28 rooms, centered with a stage. There are eastern style toilets and showers. A small shed covers two large fuel-efficient wood burning stoves where meals are prepared. The rooms surrounding the courtyard are used as classrooms, offices, dormitories and a clinic.
A normal day at shangilia begins at 5:00 a.m. when the children rise from their bunk beds to have showers and get ready for breakfast.
