The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), with the support of Bread for the World (BftW) and in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Development, Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, has today held the 5th edition of the National Heritage Awards to celebrate Uganda’s rich and diverse cultural heritage at Ham Mukasa...Read More

The official residence of the  Katikkiro (prime minister) of Buganda eas occupied by five prime ministers, from Martin Luther Nsibirwa to Mayanja Nkangi, before being taken over by the army between 1966 and 1993, when it was handed back to the Buganda Kingdom  CCFU’s efforts to safeguard and promote built and natural heritage In 2020,...Read More

With support from the Fund for Global Human Rights, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda conducted a stakeholders’ meeting in Bundibugyo on 16th May 2023 during which the Batwa highlighted leadership structures in which they need to be included. The stakeholders who took part in the meeting included representatives from the Obudingiya Bwa Bwamba cultural institution,...Read More

Over the past three decades, efforts to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) have resulted in extensive national and international legal frameworks and policies that bring gender equality to the fore of the development discourse. These efforts have not, however, eradicated the violation of women and girls’ rights which remains a serious challenge in...Read More

Introduction to the Net Zero Project in-person workshop In April and May 2023, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) and other organisations from Brazil, Egypt, India and Sudan are participating in a 3 weeks in-person workshop in Rome and Cinque Terre, Italy, organised to shape heritage focused actions that will contribute to climate action. The...Read More

On the 18th of March, young people in heritage clubs in Kabale district participated in a competition in traditional music, dance, songs and speeches. Under the theme ‘my culture promotes equality between boys and girls’ the competition was organised by the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda to foster learning about the role culture plays in promoting...Read More

The Ker Kwonga Panyimur Museum Catalogue was launched on the 24th of February 2023, in Panyimur sub-county. The catalogue documents cultural heritage resources that are stored in the museum and those within the vicinity. Officiated by the Ombidi Charles Okumu II, the chief of Ker Kwonga Panyimur Chiefdom, the event brought together representatives of local...Read More

Bunyoro Kitara-Kingdom (BKK) yesterday (Tuesday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), an NGO that focuses on the promotion of cultural preservation. The ceremony was held at BKK offices. The BKK Prime Minister Owek Andrew Byakutaga signed on behalf of BKK while Ms. Barbra Babwetera (the Executive Director)...Read More

The Foundation is extremely proud and honoured to receive the Climate Coalition’s Green Heart Hero Award under the category of ‘inspiring international project’ for our ‘melting snow and rivers in flood’ project which aims at mitigating the impact of climate change on heritage sites in the Rwenzori and West Nile regions. The Foundation was represented...Read More

Do you know an individual, family or organisation that has preserved an endangered aspect of cultural heritage? It could be a historical site, a historical building, an endangered language, knowledge, practice, skill or tradition. Nominate them for the 5th National Heritage Awards! A special Heritage Press grant will be given to an outstanding journalist who...Read More