The UN COP27 climate talks, are now under way in Egypt. We are delighted to be in attendance, to bring the Ugandan voice to the conference. Our own Simon Musasizi, the Heritage Trust Programme Manager is speaking at several events from the 11th to the 15th of November, 2022. Our focus will be on our...Read More

Canon Apollo Teachers’ College is also among the first educational establishments in Fort Portal. Many of its early buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The current chapel, probably built in 1961 with volcanic rocks, is of a striking design. Open to the public with permission  CCFU’s efforts to safeguard and promote built and natural heritage...Read More

On the 8th of December 2022, CCFU will convene cultural institutions, cultural leaders, civil society organisations, and government ministries, departments, and agencies to launch and disseminate findings on exemplar cultural resources that are address violence against women and girls in the communities of Acholi, Alur, Buganda, Busoga, Karamoja and Tooro. It is also to trigger...Read More

CCFU visited 20 heritage clubs in the WestNile region, in the districts of Pakwach, Nebbi, Arua, and Moyo. The visits aimed at establishing the status of the heritage clubs post the Covid-19 pandemic and to develop plans for the revival of those that were severely affected. Status of the heritage clubs in schools Meetings were...Read More

Earlier known as the Freedom Tree, this tree became famous as the site of rallies in the 1950s, addressed by nationalist leaders such as I.K Musaazi and J.W Kiwanuka, prior to Uganda’s Independence in 1962. Today, it acts as a location for many community functions. CCFU’s efforts to safeguard and promote built and natural heritage...Read More

We are delighted to announce that CCFU is one of the 5 recipients of the International National Trust Organisation (INTO) Excellence Awards. The award was received by our Executive Director, Ms. Barbra Babweteera during the International Conference for National Trusts (ICNT) organised by INTO in Dundee, Scotland in October 2022. CCFU was awarded in recognition...Read More

Located in the heart of Kasese town, next to Bakoko Sawuriyako Market, Akasesa gave Kasese town and district their name, having been somewhat mispronounced by foreigners who first visited the area. The swamp is believed to be the dwelling place of Kalisya, the god responsible for domestic and wild animals among the Bakonzo. Rituals for...Read More

Introduction to the research on the contribution of Private Forest Owners to Chimpanzee Conservation CCFU has finalised a research that aimed at profiling and discussing the experiences and contribution of Private Forest Owners (PFOs) in the Bunyoro area in Uganda. It sought to define PFOs, understand their working context, delimit their contribution, understand their challenges,...Read More

Cultural leaders, civil society organisations and local government representatives from Jinja, Iganga, Buyende, and Kamuli districts pledged to integrate the ‘Culture in Development’ Approach into their programmes that promote the rights of women and girls, particularly mitigating violence against women and girls. The pledge was made at the end of a 3 days of training...Read More

On 22nd, August 2022, CCFU commenced field activities for its new project dubbed ‘Culture for Livelihoods.’ The project kicked off with inception visits to key stakeholders in Bunyoro, Bugungu, Alur and Acholi regions. The visits aimed at introducing the project, identifying target beneficiaries and soliciting community insights and contributions to the project. Over 100 stakeholders...Read More