About us
WHO ARE 42 CREW?
The Tough Stuff We're Tackling
Kenya has a pretty big youth unemployment problem. Can you believe that 78% of unemployed folks are young people? It's crazy, and it hits urban areas like Dandora especially hard.
Just a stone's throw away from Nairobi's city centre, life in Dandora isn't easy. There are over 295,000 people squeezed into a super dense area. Oh, and did we mention we're right next to Nairobi's main garbage dump? Not great for health. Plus, good schools and jobs are hard to come by, which means a lot of young people might end up getting into trouble just to get by.
What We're All About
We're on a mission to give young people a fighting chance. By teaching them marketable skills in film, TV production, and digital marketing. These industries are booming, and we want our youth to ride that wave.
The Cool Stuff We Do
We're all about action, not just talk. We're teaching young people how to make films, shoot TV shows, and rock the digital marketing world. But we don't stop there. We're actually making short films and documentaries that tell our stories – the real Dandora, not what you see in the news. And the best part? We're creating jobs along the way. It's like hitting three birds with one stone.
42Pictures shooting 'Short Changed', a short film in Dandora
Why This Matters
Look, we're not just doing this for fun (although it is pretty fun). There's a real need for what we're doing. The film and digital marketing industries are crying out for skilled people, and we're filling that gap. Plus, Kenya's hungry for local content – who better to create it than us? We're giving young people a positive way to use their creativity and energy. Instead of getting into trouble, they're telling stories and building careers. And when we tell our own stories, we're not just entertaining people – we're changing how they see Dandora and places like it.
The Change We're Making
We're pretty proud of what we've achieved so far. We've trained over 20 young people in film and TV production. Our projects are creating jobs right here in Dandora. We're getting the whole community involved in telling their stories. And we're even helping local businesses up their game with digital marketing.
Our Big Dreams
We're not stopping here. We want to become the go-to place for youth training in media and digital marketing. We're talking about creating a whole pool of skilled professionals ready to take on Kenya's growing digital world.
We Need Your Help
Here's the thing: we've got big dreams, but we need a little help to make them happen. We're looking for awesome people to support us financially. With your help, we could:
- Make two short films every month, giving our youth real, hands-on experience
- Kit out our office with the tools and tech we need
- Keep the lights on and the program running
Every shilling helps, seriously. You'd be amazed at the difference even a small contribution can make in changing a young person's life.
Want to Be Part of This?
Whether you've got some cash to spare, skills to share, or you're a young person wanting to learn, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can use the power of media and digital stuff to make real change happen.
Give us a shout at: 42crew@42pictures.africa or ring us on +254 716 899 241. Let's make something awesome together!
LOCATION
Juja Road 'A' Estate
H No. 95
Nairobi
Contact
Phone: +254 (0)716 899 241
Mail: navua@42pictures.africa
Office
Mon - Fri / 9:00 - 17:00
Saturday / 10:00 - 16:00