Learning & empowerment hub
- Adult literacy and technical training (tailoring, carpentry, climate-smart farming, digital skills).
- Mentorship programs and youth leadership labs.
- Women’s empowerment workshops and cultural exchange networks.
About Humanist Study and Reflection Parks
What are they?
Humanist Study and Reflection Parks are sacred places built by teachers of the Humanist School who have completed their training in Self-Liberation and a discipline (Energetic, Morphological, Material, or Mental). They are intended for retreats, study, reflection, and meditation.
The School’s objectives are the transformation of human consciousness and the evolution of humanity. Parks are often located in isolated places, away from ordinary life, to foster environments suitable for study and reflection.
Members of the School visit the parks to carry out study and reflection work and to uplift their spirits away from daily life. They are psychological recomposers.
How are they organized?
Parks to be developed require a sufficient number of School members to guarantee the purchase of land, construction of facilities, and maintenance, which depends exclusively on members’ contributions; otherwise, they are not viable.
Parks are coordinated by a Commission elected from among the School members in each location and are autonomous from other parks in their development and implementation. Decisions are made by consensus and voting, promoting participatory culture to overcome individualism, believing that environments transform individuals in an aspired direction.
Parks have volunteer caretakers according to rotations and schedules agreed upon by School members.
How are they funded?
Parks do not accept donations or request funding from governments or institutions of any kind to avoid coercion in their free thematic and action development. They have no monetary dependency on municipalities, councils, governments, or companies.
Parks are funded through periodic contributions from members according to specific schedules.
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What is a Silo Humanist Park in Eastern Africa?
It is a living, open community space that intertwines education, culture, sustainability, and wellbeing, guided by the principles of human dignity, nonviolence, and supportive cooperation. It is conceived as a fabric of learning, exchanges, and inner experiences that strengthen people and their social transformation projects.
The Humanist Movement promotes personal development that is inseparable from social relationships. It seeks the humanization of the world, fosters an anti-discriminatory and internationalist culture, and adopts nonviolence as its methodology for action.
This park along the Tana River basin will bring together manuals, seminars, and retreats from the Study and Reflection Centers. Every space will invite sustained personal growth and the coordination of initiatives that nurture social transformation in the region.
The word “Silo” symbolizes growth, sustainability, and the ability to preserve collective wisdom. Here, Humanism flourishes by celebrating creativity, equality, and cooperation within a nation free of violence.
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General overview · Why do we need your support?
The park will be a catalyst for integral development in the Tana River region. Its purpose is to accompany those who seek personal growth while creating transformative projects, strengthening social bonds, and multiplying supportive initiatives.
Manuals, seminars, and retreats will synthesize the theory and practice of Universal Humanism. Open-air environments and the park’s architecture will facilitate profound inner experiences and enriched cultural exchanges across communities and generations.
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Key components of the Park
An ecosystem of learning, culture, sustainability, and wellbeing that inspires community life and future-facing projects.
Cultural & heritage center
- Stages for dance, storytelling, and traditional music.
- Exhibitions of the Tana River’s multi-ethnic heritage: Pokomo, Orma, Wardei, Taita, and the broader Eastern African tapestry.
- Peacebuilding sessions and intercommunity dialogue.
Environmental & sustainability zone
- Reforestation campaigns and climate awareness drives.
- Demonstration farms for climate-smart agriculture.
- Recycling programs and clean energy education.
Wellbeing & recreation area
- Safe play zones for children and youth.
- Shaded parks with artistic installations and walking paths.
- Mindfulness, mental health, and community recreation activities.
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Benefits for the Tana River community
Education & skills
Builds capacities, reduces unemployment, and promotes local self-reliance.
Gender empowerment
Creates safe environments for women and girls to learn, lead, and thrive.
Youth development
Engages young people in sports, arts, innovation, and peacebuilding.
Cultural preservation
Protects indigenous knowledge and renews community pride.
Environmental stewardship
Promotes eco-friendly lifestyles, climate resilience, and river care.
Social cohesion & economy
Strengthens unity among diverse communities and opens eco-tourism and enterprise opportunities.
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Explore the park in progress
Watch the audiovisual updates and review key sketches for the Eastern Africa Humanist Park. The video and gallery show how the collaborative design evolves between the local community and the humanist network.
Download the high-resolution images for your presentations or strategic meetings. Every thumbnail can be expanded to full screen.
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Humanist parks already brought to life
Explore the collaborative map featuring the experiences that inspire the Tana River Humanist Park. Each point connects you with networks, testimonies, and infrastructure built by humanist volunteers around the world.
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Hurara Kadada Empowerment CBO
Hurara Kadada anchors the park’s coordination and ensures every step is rooted in community ownership. From planning to resource mobilization, the organization weaves alliances with public institutions, the private sector, and global humanist networks.
- Project leadership: coordinates planning, outreach, and local partnerships.
- Empowerment facilitation: delivers training programs and territorial support.
- Accountability: guarantees transparency and community participation.
- Bridge-building: connects with government, NGOs, donors, and international networks.
Potential partners
- Tana River County Government · land and infrastructure support.
- National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) · environmental guidelines.
- UNDP · UNESCO · UN Women · empowerment and education programs.
- Private sector and NGOs · funding, CSR, and technical accompaniment.
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Your experience accelerates the park
Fill in the form to coordinate your volunteer support or send us your questions. We will reach out to include your talent in architecture, culture, health, education, agroecology, environmental management, communications, or solidarity funding.
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Help us build a park not only for our generation but for future generations of the global humanist movement.