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

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

The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda with financial support from Bread for World has supported the Batwa children at Our Lady of Annunciation primary school at Bugombwa in Bundibugyo with an additional dormitory building for the boys. The building was officially launched on the 28th February 2025 by Reverend Father Andrew Isingoma who represented the Rt....Read More

The call was made during a meeting that was held on 6th February 2025 at Skyz Hotel, Kampala, by CCFU in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. It was attended by Prime Ministers from cultural institutions who are members of the Council for Traditional Leaders in Africa (Uganda Chapter). The meeting...Read More