Small Solutions Big Ideas began in 2010 in response to the overwhelming challenges met by African countries with large youth populations and limited education resources.  At that time there was no internet, no cell phones, no computers in schools.  We answered that call and built a strong program by supplying laptops, internet, and new learning programs. 


.Connect Kids: 2023 Youth Wildlife Workshop. August 24th 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Youth (7 - 11)  & Parents Welcome
Seashore and Marsh Wildlife Art Projects

The Kids Connect Program is a vital to our mission. We are able to open the rural world of Kenyan youth and their community.  Through Kids Connect programs US youth are connected the village youth to create and share stories, ideas, games, and art.  
   This year, the Connect Kids Program focuses on agricultural changes and climate justice - two issues of critical importance in Kenya.   This program is supported in part by a grant from the (name of local cultural council), a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency
Sign up 
email: sandra@smallsolutionsbigideas.org
The art and activities to call attention to possible solutions for and impact the climate crisis.
This project is supported by a Mass Cultural Council/ and Newburyport Cultural Council Grant. www.massculturalcouncil.org
We are creating public art to be completed 2024.  The proposed workshops bring awareness and a shared experience of our environment to youth and their families.   . 
LINK TO  Register:  https://newburyportma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30190
  The morning program is with Joppa Audubon Center Touch Tank @ 11 AM:  The afternoon art program is  at the Parker River Wildlife Center, 1:-00 - 2:30 PM . Children 7 - 11 and their parents are welcome.  Questions call (617) 320-1098.

Newburyport is abundant in artists who spend hours contemplating the changing colors of the marshes, the sky and the flight of birds.  Children need to feel that close to nature.  Research by the  British RSBP group documents : that people with a greater connection to nature are more likely to behave positively towards the environment, wildlife and habitats…may be critical for future nature conservation” 

Fundraiser Kilmanjaro Climb: See More by Clicking Here 

Climbers Beth Hickey, her daughter Rose, Kevin Woods and Hadyn Meyers are climbing NOW! 
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​Youth Tech Education Programs
         Empowering Future Leaders               
 Small Solutions Big Ideas began in 2010 because we responded to the overwhelming challenges met by African countries with large youth populations and limited education resources.  At that time there was no internet, no cell phones, no computers in schools.  We answered that call and built a strong program by supplying laptops, internet, and new learning programs. 
     We have an all volunteer US staff and a program manager in Kenya. 

       Rise Kenyan Youth         Student Leaders Speak

 
​"OUR WONDEROUS EARTH" 
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​     Small Solutions Big Ideas is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Kenyan youth through technology. Since 2011, we have provided schools in Kenya with important resources, such as laptops, tablets, internet and learning tools. 
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​We'd like to thank the following supportive Newburyport businesses. 
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          -  Greg Coles African Dancers            - Brown Sugar by the Sea 
         - David Hall and The Tannery              - River Walk Brewery.       
    - Newburyport Art Association.                                                   
                 -  New England BioLabs                       - Greetings By Design        

Tapping the talent of youth is building our future and theirs.
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