The 14 young people were awarded during the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda’s (CCFU) 13th Annual Youth Cultural Heritage Awarding Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board premises in Mengo.
The young people were recognised for the exceptional talent exhibited during 2024 Youth Heritage Competition.
According to Ms. Kasifa Kisa, the Heritage Education Programme Lead, the competition is is organised annually were young people are asked to artistically illustrate cultural resources in their communities, guided by a theme.
Therefore, this year’s competition, was under the theme “Culture and Taboos,” and young people illustrated taboos in their communications and the lessons we learn from them.
Over 338 entries from across the country were submitted, with a jury of four heritage experts selecting the top 14 artworks that have been used to produce the 2025 Heritage Calendar.
Daniel Muhulizi, a student at Mountains of the Moon University, took the top spot with his thought-provoking drawing illustrating the taboo that prohibits pregnancy before marriage in the Tooro culture. His artwork highlights the importance of respecting community norms while also sparking meaningful conversations around cultural heritage.
“We are delighted to recognise these talented young people who have demonstrated an exemplary appreciation of Uganda’s rich cultural heritage,” said Fredrick Nsibambi, CCFU’s Deputy Executive Director. “Their artwork not only showcases their creativity but also highlights the role culture in addressing contemporary development challenges such as early marriages or teenage pregnancies.”
This event is part of CCFU’s long term intervention, the Heritage Education Programme which promotes an appreciation of Uganda’s diverse cultural resources through the eyes of young people” He adds!.
The programme which is implemented with support from Bread for the World and TotalEnergies EP Uganda, has engaged over 200 heritage clubs in secondary and primary schools and 21 Community Museums (who coordinate the programme) across the country.
Therefore, Francis Wanyina of the Mt. Elgon Culture and History Museum and Benon Wandera a teacher at Jinja S.S were awarded for their exceptional service as Coordinator and Patron of the Year, respectively.
To sustain this programme, we appeal to government through its Ministry of Education to strengthen the mainstreaming of culture in the different academic programmes and curriculum right from primary schools to tertiary institutions.
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As we continue to modernise and evolve as a country, we recognize the critical role young people play in safeguarding our cultural heritage and identity. We urge all stakeholders to prioritize cultural heritage education in schools, empowering the next generation to become informed custodians of our rich cultural legacy and preserve our unique values for years to come.
To further support heritage education in schools, CCFU, with support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) initiated a bachelor of cultural heritage studies in selected Ugandan Universities including Kyambogo University, Islamic University In Uganda, Kabale University and Uganda Martyrs University.