Inuka Cultural Center
& Guillaume Binet

An alley cutting through the dense maze of Kibera, one of Africa’s largest informal settlements.
Schoolchildren weave through Kibera’s busy streets as the commuter train links the settlement to central Nairobi.
Students make their way home through the lively streets of Kibera after school.
Boys gather in a Kibera street, watching the rhythm of daily life unfold around them.
Children form a lively capoeira roda in the streets of Kibera.
Inuka’s young capoeiristas gather in the street for a joyful roda.
A capoeira session led by Salim Rollins brings movement and focus to the youth.
Salim Rollins guides local youth through an energetic capoeira class.
Young participants train in capoeira under the guidance of Salim Rollins.
A capoeira roda unfolds in the streets of Kibera, drawing children from the neighborhood.
Kids circle into a spirited capoeira roda in a Kibera street.
Victor Odhiambo leads a vibrant hip-hop session that energizes local youth.
A hip-hop workshop led by Victor Odhiambo sparks creativity and confidence.
A narrow alley offers a glimpse into the everyday rhythms of Kibera.
Street dancers from the Slum Dance Africa program perform under the guidance of Victor Odhiambo.
Young performers from Slum Dance Africa express themselves through street dance.
A capoeira roda animates the streets of Kibera, gathering children of all ages.
A glimpse into the winding alleys that shape the daily landscape of Kibera.
A quiet moment around the Inuka Centre, where youth gather to learn and grow.
A capoeira session led by Salim Rollins brings movement and skill-building to Inuka’s youth.
A narrow Kibera alley reveals the community’s dense and vibrant structure.
A clothes seller stands along a Kibera alley lined with makeshift stalls.
Children play outside Inuka’s entrance, turning the space into a lively gathering point.
A child calls out to his mother at the school gate amid the bustle of Kibera.
Kibera at night, where lights and shadows trace the contours of the settlement.
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The PhotoBridge Project partnered with Inuka Cultural Centre in Kibera, Nairobi, to showcase the power of creativity and resilience. Through Guillaume Binet’s lens, these images highlight how young people turn art into a tool for dignity, empowerment, and community change.

Kenya – Inuka Cultural Centre

In the heart of Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, young people are carving out spaces of hope and expression. At the Inuka Cultural Centre, dance floors double as safe havens, capoeira circles become classrooms, and girls’ empowerment groups spark new possibilities for the future.

In July 2025, The PhotoBridge Project worked with photographer Guillaume Binet to capture these moments of resilience and creativity. His images tell the story of a community where art is more than performance — it is a language of resistance, pride, and possibility.

The stories revealed here show how young people and their families, despite material challenges, find dignity and outlet through creative expression in street dance and capoeira. They are also a testament to the determination of Inuka’s founders and the deep-rooted strength of the Kibera community.

About Inuka Cultural Centre

The Inuka Cultural Centre, based in Kibera, Nairobi, is a community hub where young people come together to learn, create, and grow.

Through dance, capoeira, music, and storytelling, Inuka offers safe spaces for children and youth to build confidence, develop skills, and strengthen community bonds. A central part of its mission is empowering girls and young women — providing mentorship, education, and platforms for leadership that help them challenge inequality and imagine new futures. Beyond performance, the centre promotes resilience and social change, turning creativity into a force for transformation across the community.