Every week at Kisumu Children’s Remand Home, we create spaces where the young individuals can reflect, express themselves, and take a break from routine. These sessions are not only about learning; they are also about feeling seen, safe, and free. This week, dancer and wellness facilitator Flevia Vivian joined us for a physical development session. She came with one simple request for the children, “Have fun.”
The session began with breathing exercises, a chance for the children to slow down and focus on the present. Then came warm up stretches to help loosen up the body.
There was no pressure to get the steps right, it was all about enjoying the rhythm and listening to their own bodies. Some of the young individuals jumped in right away with big smiles. Others took their time; moving quietly, watching, and choosing how they wanted to join. Each child found their own way to take part.
Kisumu Children’s Remand Home continues to provide structure, safety, and care for children as they navigate different life experiences. Sessions like this one are a way to build on that support offering moments of creativity, freedom and emotional connection.
For many children, movement became a way to release stress, to explore how they were feeling, and to connect with themselves and each other in new ways. Sometimes, a quiet stretch or a simple dance step says more than words can.
To close the session, the children sat down together for a gentle cool down, returning to steady breathing as a way to relax and ground themselves.
At Soulevement, we believe healing doesn’t only happen through talking. It can also happen through movement, breath, and joy. Every child deserves to feel strong in their body and hopeful about what’s ahead.