Logos Circle – Chukwani, July 2026
Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
Location: Chukwani
Registered on Luma: 0
Attended: 9, including 7 returning participants
Languages: Swahili, English
Participants
Number of attendees and countries represented
9 attendees from 3 countries
Backgrounds
Performing artists, student researcher, coordinators, a fashion designer.
Areas of interest and focus
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Plastic pollution and environmental awareness
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Behaviour change through art
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Music, dance, theatre, poetry, and storytelling
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Community building
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Youth engagement
Topics Discussed
Community Building
Key Points & Insights
The meeting began with the group’s manifesto, followed by cooking and sharing a traditional meal together. A short dance session helped energize the group before moving into the creative work. These recurring activities continue to strengthen relationships and foster a sense of community among participants.
Action Items
- Continue incorporating shared meals, the manifesto, and movement into future meetings.
Developing the Plastic Awareness Show
Key Points & Insights
The main focus of the meeting was co-creating the artistic pieces that will form part of the Impact Circle performance. Participants continued developing songs, poetry, theatre, dance, and other creative elements designed to raise awareness about plastic pollution while entertaining audiences.
The addition of a fashion designer allowed for costume design to be added.
Challenges / Open Questions
- Refining the individual pieces and weaving them into one coherent performance.
Action Items
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Continue developing each artistic contribution before the next meeting.
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Bring the different pieces closer together into a complete show.
Upcoming Performances and Media
Key Points & Insights
The group discussed logistics for the upcoming radio interview and confirmed two exciting opportunities to perform the show once it is ready:
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A community clean-up day at the Botanical Garden and adjacent beach.
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A Cultural Day celebration at Cuza Cave.
Both events provide an opportunity to reach established audiences and begin testing the Impact Circle performance in public.
Action Items
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Prepare for the upcoming radio interview.
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Continue developing the performance for both public events.
Winnable Issue Update
Winnable Issue
Raising awareness about the impact of single-use plastic and inspiring behaviour change through art.
Updates Since the Previous Circle
The project continues to build momentum through new partnerships and public performance opportunities. Invitations to perform at two community events will allow the group to begin sharing its message with larger audiences.
Planned Follow-up Actions
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Finalize the artistic pieces.
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Rehearse the performance.
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Continue public engagement through radio interviews and live events.
What We Learned / To Improve / New Ideas
Things That Worked Well
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The regular meeting format is creating a strong sense of community.
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New members integrated quickly and contributed their skills.
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Creative collaboration continues to generate new ideas and enthusiasm.
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Securing performance opportunities before the show is complete provides a clear goal and strong motivation.
Areas for Improvement
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Continue refining the overall structure and flow of the performance.
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Coordinate logistics for upcoming public appearances.
Looking Ahead
The next Impact Circle meeting is planned for Friday, 24 July, before one of the coordinators leaves for a short holiday. The session will focus on further developing the artistic pieces and preparing the group to continue its work independently over the following weeks.