The just-concluded Primary Schools Music, Dance, Drama (MDD) and Poetry festivals in Nwoya and Buliisa districts lit up the Albertine Graben and reignited calls for more support to young people’s cultural expression. The festivals, part of the Heritage Education Programme (HEP) by the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) and TotalEnergies EP Uganda, drew only government...Read More

As Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which is marked annually on the 9th of August, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) used the occasion to spotlight the continued marginalisation of Indigenous Minority Groups (IMGs) across the country....Read More

On Friday, 1st August 2025, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) convened a regional conference at Flight View Hotel in Gulu City, bringing together over 40 heritage club teachers (patrons) from the districts of Gulu, Kitgum, and Moyo. The conference provided a platform for reflection, learning, and strategic dialogue on the progress of heritage education...Read More

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), in partnership with the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), will commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Thursday, 8th August 2025. This year’s global theme, “Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Self-Determination: A Pathway for Food Security and Sovereignty,” underscores the urgent need to recognise and support Indigenous Minority...Read More

Buliisa, Uganda – July 9, 2025 – In a significant step toward preserving Uganda’s rich cultural heritage, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), in partnership with TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU), officially launched two important cultural education resources at Kisomere Primary School in Buliisa District. The newly unveiled Bagungu Folk Stories Collection and the Heritage Education...Read More

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), in partnership with the Koogere Foundation Uganda (KFU), held a vibrant youth heritage competition on Friday, 27th June 2025, at the Kabarole District Headquarters. The event, which attracted participation from nine schools in Kabarole and Kyenjojo districts, brought together over 300 young people and teachers. The competition featured traditional...Read More

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