June 13, 2025 – Kampala, Uganda A landmark e-conference hosted by the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has brought a renewed attention to the vital role of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in promoting sustainable development. Held virtually, the conference drew participation from 61 participants, including university professors, students, and cultural practitioners, all focused on strengthening...Read More

Kampala, Uganda – June 12, 2025 — The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has issued a powerful call to action for the inclusion of cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge systems in Uganda’s revised Wildlife Policy (2025–2034). This call was made through a newly released issue brief that highlights persistent gaps in the current 2014 Wildlife...Read More

From May 20th to 22nd, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) held strategic meetings in Nyakatonzi, Kasese District, and Bwindi, Kanungu District, to engage Basongora and Batwa women in its expanding Cultural Enterprises Project. This marks a significant step in empowering Indigenous Minority Groups through culture-driven livelihoods. For over seven years, CCFU has supported women...Read More

Mbarara, Uganda – As a step toward preserving Uganda’s cultural heritage, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), in partnership with the Ugandan German Cultural Society, has launched a new coffee table book titled “Inspiration from the Past: Historical Buildings and Sites in Mbarara City.” The launch took place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the...Read More

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) is a national non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting an appreciation of culture as a vital aspect of human development and as a response to our diverse identities. Through its Cultural Heritage Safeguarding and Promotion programme, CCFU has been actively supporting cultural enterprises across Uganda that promote both livelihoods and...Read More

Every year on May 18th, the world celebrates International Museum Day (IMD) to honour the important role museums play in education, culture, and peacebuilding. This year’s theme, “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” encourages museums to rethink how they connect with people and adapt to today’s fast-changing world. In Uganda, community museums are...Read More

Mbarara, Uganda – April 15, 2025 — In a significant move to advance the recognition and inclusion of cultural rights in higher education, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) recently conducted a two-day orientation for 19 university lecturers on how to incorporate cultural rights into academic programmes. Held from April 10 to 11 at Dream...Read More

On 3rd April 2025, CCFU facilitated a regional dialogue focused on the review of the Uganda Wildlife Policy of 2014, which is currently being led by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA). This event aimed at providing a platform for conservationists from the Bunyoro and Rwenzori sub-regions to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to...Read More

For the second year running, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) in partnership with TotalEnergies EP Uganda has trained an additional 36 primary and secondary school teachers and 4 district official and resourceful persons drawn from Nwoya District in establishing and managing vibrant heritage clubs through the Heritage Education Programme (HEP). Eighteen (18) schools, each...Read More

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) was in Fort Portal city last week conducting a 3 day culture in development training for state and non-state actors from Kyegegwa and Kasese districts; including local government officials, religious leaders, cultural leaders and representatives of civil society organizations. The training was aimed at enhancing the capacity of the...Read More