In light of the alarming demolition of historical buildings and encroachment on heritage in pursuit of “city status”, many cities have lost a crucial part of their heritage, Mbarara City, one of Uganda’s cities, is no exception. This product is a result of CCFU’s partnership with with the Uganda German Cultural Society. The project successfully...Read More

With support from TotalEnergies EP Uganda, the Cross-Cultural Foundation (CCFU) will extend the Heritage Education Programme to 26 new schools in Buliisa and Nwoya districts this year. The Foundation held inception meetings with headteachers of the proposed schools from the 15th to the 16th of January 2024 to introduce the programme.    The Heritage Education...Read More

Climate change is having a profound impact on chimpanzee conservation in Rwenzori and Bunyoro, affecting their habitats, diets, social structures, and overall range.  This is currently being realized as the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) implements its #CultureForChimps project which aims to strengthen existing cultural and community resources to support the respect and value, and...Read More

The conference which was organised by the International National Trusts Organisations (INTO) took place in Amman Jordan from 2nd to 5th December 2024. It was attended by INTO’s members from across the world. The conference hosted by Petra National Trust was held under the theme: Facing Change, which aimed at sharing experiences especially about culture-based...Read More

Ten students graduated from Kyambogo University with a Bachelor of Cultural Heritage Studies (4) and Bachelor of Archaeology and Heritage Management (6) during the 20th Graduation ceremony held at Kyambogo University on the 11th of December 2024.  In 2017, The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda in collaboration with the Ministry ofGender Labour and Social Development, the Uganda...Read More

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...Read More

On, Thursday, 28th November 2024, the Semei Kakungulu Museum was officially opened during a ceremony which was presided over by Hon. James Magode, the State Minister for East African Community Affairs and Ms. Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities on behalf of Tom Butime, Minister of Wildlife, Tourism and Antiquities....Read More

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has embarked on a significant expansion of its “Culture for Her” initiative in Northern Uganda, launching inception meetings this week in the districts of Gulu and Kitgum. These strategic gatherings bring together a diverse coalition of stakeholders, including district government officials, cultural leaders, law enforcement representatives, and civil society...Read More

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda in collaboration with the Karamoja Indigenous Minority Groups platform has embarked on a research whose main objective is to document and profile resilient indigenous peace and conflict management mechanisms and how they can be used to contribute to existing peace and conflict management efforts in the Karamoja region. Participants in...Read More

Why visit the Uganda Railway Museum? A journey through East Africa’s rich heritage The Uganda Railway Museum, nestled in the heart of Jinja City, offers visitors a captivating look into East Africa’s historic railway journey. This museum is more than just a destination, it’s a centre for understanding the region’s history, challenges, and triumphs. Here...Read More