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
Every 2 years since 2013, CCFU awards individuals, families and organizations for their outstanding contribution to preserving and promoting Uganda’s heritage. This is built, tangible and intangible heritage. Awards are towards efforts to preserve a historical site, an endangered language 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
Conservation of the chimpanzee using culture and community resources – a national stakeholders’ dialogue The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Ugaanda (CCFU), on 30th March, 2021 convened a national stakeholders in a dialogue in Kampala to discuss how practical cultural and community Read More
A national stakeholders’ event On the 23rd of February, CCFU convened national stakeholders such as civil society organisations, government departments, ministries and agencies, private sector, cultural institutions and representatives from the British Council in Uganda that are concerned with conservation, Read More
Every year, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda organises a national youth heritage competition for young people in and out of school heritage clubs. The competition is intended to foster an appreciation of Uganda’s diverse cultural heritage resources through young hands Read More
Several clauses in the Bill have drawn much controversy. Many critical voices have pointed out to a disconnect between the Bill’s provisions and “culture” or “traditions”. The research was therefore carried out to provide civil society, government policy makers, cultural and Read More
The 2021 Chimpanzee Conservation Football Tournaments We are proud to announce the 2nd chimpanzee conservation football tournaments taking place in Rwenzori and Bunyoro, from January to March 2021 The objective of the tournament is to strengthen the role of youth Read More
Launch of the research report and dissemination of findings Today, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda is joined by representatives of civil society organisations, government, UN Departments and the media to launch reports and disseminate findings of a research study that Read More
Melting snow and rivers in flood Mitigating the impact of a warming climate on Uganda’s heritage in the Rwenzori and Alur sub-regions The effects of the receding glaciers on the Rwenzori mountains not only threaten the intangible cultural Read More
