Author: Aliguma Ahabyona

Training of tour guides Six people have been trained in tour guiding and safeguarding cultural heritage sites in danger due to climate change. The six include: Ms. Mary Kyakimwa and Mr. Zimonia Kule (from Ekisalhalha Kya Kororo waterfall in Kyondo Read More

Infectious diseases have for centuries significantly affected how and where we live, our economies, our cultures and daily habits. They have changed our settlement patterns, the size of our communities, our marriage and funeral traditions, with many of these effects Read More

CCFU – Culture and conservation of chimpanzees in Uganda Since 2016, CCFU has been collaborating with State and non-State conservationists and has carried out studies in the Northern Albertine rift and implemented activities to strengthen positive cultural resources to contribute Read More

A youth radio-based heritage competition As the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage Uganda, Government has closed schools and other public spaces including museums. To continue engaging young people in the safeguarding of their cultural resources, CCFU is Read More

Heritage education in the school curriculum As part of our cultural heritage education agenda for the youth, CCFU is working with the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) to ensure aspects of culture which have been incorporated in the new lower Read More

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Railways Corporation and with support from the European Union and SOGEA-SATOM/ETF consortium has launched a book that documents the history of the Uganda railways. The book titled “Our Railways. Our Read More

Much of Uganda’s national territory consists of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, swamps, whose fauna and flora provide a source of livelihood for many communities. The ancestral dependence of such communities on the resources provided by water bodies has Read More

In commemoration of the World Culture Day that happens annually on 21st May, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) on 20th May 2021, convened the culture sector, representatives from government ministries, departments and agencies, civil society organisations, cultural enthusiasts and Read More

As the country continues to experience heavy rainfall, it leaves devastating effects on communities and their properties. Bunyoro community historical  museum, a member of the Uganda Community Museums Association is a victim of the recent rains. The roof of the Read More