We are an award-winning non-profit dedicated to building a brighter future by embedding creativity at the centre of mainstream education and society.

Why we do it

In 2007, we took on the challenge of building a brighter future through creativity. Our vision is a world where every individual unlocks their potential to innovate, driving personal empowerment and societal progress.


Read how we contribute towards the Global Goals.

How we do it

Our mission is to embed creativity at the centre of education, strengthen our young people's creativity, and effect long-term changes to society so creativity can thrive in perpetuity.

What we do

  1. We deliver training and development opportunities for our young people through MASK Awards and Creativity Clubs.

  2. We develop learning resources to embed creativity in classrooms.

  3. We empower communities to champion education for creativity.

What we achieve

Starting in 2007 as a small mobile unit navigating Kenya’s dusty tracks, we have since benefited over 21,000 young people and 300 schools, partnered with more than 60 international organisations, and organised over 50 exhibitions that reached a global audience of over 650,000 people. Today, we are an award-winning organisation, active in 63 countries. 


Our alumni - entrepreneurs, social innovators, leaders, artists and high-performing professionals - tackle global challenges and drive meaningful change.

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Our team

MASK is led and supported by a team of creative and dedicated individuals, volunteers, ambassadors, and organisations.