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.
Publications
Find out more about our activities and community outreach to society
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has launched Phase III of its Heritage Education Programme (HEP) in Buliisa District and Nwoya District. This follows the...
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), in partnership with Friends of Chimpanzee Family (FoCF), conducted a three-day livelihood skills training from 18–20 February 2026 in...
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has successfully concluded a three-day capacity-building training in Gulu City for cultural institutions under the Council of Traditional Leaders...
Tucked in a valley near the historic Kamukuzi Palace in Mbarara lies Ekiyanja kyo’Mugabe, a water body whose story is closely intertwined with Ankole’s royal...
From 3rd–5th February 2026, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) conducted support visits to community museums and cultural enterprise projects in Kasese, Bundibugyo, and Ntoroko....
15 years ago, a simple idea took root at the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda: what if young people could learn about culture not as something...
