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

CCFU Collaborates with Media Actors to Promote Human-Chimpanzee co-existence in Rwenzori and Bunyoro sub-regions From 22nd to 23rd October, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) brought together media professionals, conservationists, and community leaders during a workshop held in Kagadi to share experiences and best practices in addressing human-chimpanzee co-existence challenges. The workshop further aimed at...Read More

CLIMATE HERITAGE NETWORK (CHN) – AFRICA AND THE ARAB STATES REGIONAL SECRETARIAT Position: Regional Coordinator Hours: 37.5 hours per week (100% Full Time Equivalent. Annual contract, with option to renew) Reports to: Regional Co-Chair (CHN Africa and the Arab States) and ultimately accountable to the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) leadership and CHN Steering Committee...Read More

The 6th Heritage Awarding ceremony organised by CCFU On October 3rd, 2024, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) hosted the 6th Heritage Awards at the historic Mayor’s Parlour in Kampala. The ceremony was attended by over 120 prominent individuals from various sectors, including government ministries and departments (responsible for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Tourism,...Read More

On October 2nd and 3rd, 2024, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) hosted a vibrant exhibition of cultural enterprises at the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC-National Theatre). The event brought together a diverse array of exhibitors, mostly supported by CCFU, to showcase the transformative power of culture in creating economic opportunities and fostering cultural identity....Read More

Every year, on September 27th, the world comes together to celebrate World Tourism Day, a day designated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to highlight the contribution of tourism to the global economy, culture promotion, and environmental conservation. This year’s theme, “Tourism and Peace,” emphasizes the industry’s role in promoting unity, understanding, and...Read More

The Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) in partnership with the Cultural Research Centre (CRC) held a youth heritage competition on Saturday, 5th October 2024 at the Uganda Railway Museum. The competition which focused on traditional folk songs, dances, games and a debate under the theme “my culture promotes equality between boys and girls.” was...Read More

The Climate Heritage Network (CHN) has announced the launch of the “Imagining Low Carbon, Just, Climate Resilient Futures Through Culture and Heritage” project, made possible by a generous $1.25 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This transformative initiative aims to leverage culture and heritage as powerful catalysts for effective climate action, empowering communities...Read More