7 Outstanding Heritage Promoters Honoured at CCFU’s National Heritage Awards
and Harnessing Uganda’s Diverse Cultures for an Equitable
and Prosperous Future
a National Exhibition by Community Museums
Mechanisms in Karamoja
introduced in Hoima
to mainstream cultural rights
We exists to promote an appreciation of culture as vital for human development that responds to our diverse identities
Our Programs
Cultural heritage is an important aspect of our identity, history, and aspirations. In Uganda, a beautiful collage of over 65 culturally diverse ethnic groups presents.
Declining cultural heritage resources are rarely presented as a humanitarian issue; we are convinced that immediate action is necessary to protect our vanishing cultural heritage
Cultural diversity is seen at CCFU as a driving force of development, not only for economic growth, but also as a means of leading a…
Transport history preserved at Uganda Railway Museum
The Uganda Railway Museum
The Uganda Railway Museum is a national heritage institution established in 2022 by the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Railways Corporation to safeguard our transport heritage.
Located in Eastern Uganda, Jinja City, along the Jinja, Iganga highway at the Jinja Railway Station
Offering a wide range of programmes to both domestic and international tourists
Opens throughout the week, and on public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Postcolonial Museum Perspective
Semei Kakungulu Museum
Semei Kakungulu’s life emerges as a mix of complexities, controversies, and contributions that have left an indelible mark on Uganda’s history. From his early upbringing in the Kooki Kingdom to his strategic transition to Buganda, Kakungulu’s journey reflects a blend of royal lineage, military prowess, and political acumen.
Located near Mbale Town in Eastern Uganda
Offering a wide range of programmes to both Researchers, domestic and international tourists
Opens throughout the week and on public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Find out more about our activities and community outreach to society
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...













