Programmes The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda has three interlinked programmes through which we work to achieve our mission... Read more»
News and Events On 2nd December, a national heritage calendar was launched at the National Theatre. .... Read more»
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In the Press
Here are some of the press reports that have captured the impact of our work or on cultural affairs in Uganda... Read more»
Managing Diversity:
Promoting Pluralism Knowledge Programme The Promoting Pluralism Knowledge Programme (PPKP) aims at bringing civil society organisations and academics together to enhance the understanding of pluralism in relation to fundamentalism and to develop civil society strategies to increase spaces for pluralism in practice. The programme, which has been operational in Uganda since 2008, is supported by the Humanist Institute for Cooperation with Developing Countries (HIVOS) and the Kosmopolis Institute, both in the Netherlands. In Uganda, the PPK programme is implemented in partnership with 8 organisations namely the Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF), the Development Network for Indigenous Voluntary Organisations (DENIVA), the Human Rights Network (HURINET), the Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC), Islamic University University in Uganda– Mbale, Gulu University, Kampala Internaitonal University, and Nkumba University.
A number of research initiatives have been undertaken to examine the relevance of pluralism in the local context and papers on: “Pluralism in secondary schools”, “The family: at the heart of Pluralism”, “Intolerance in Uganda”, “The lived reality of pluralism in Uganda: based on community experiences from Gulu and Mpigi” as well as “Pluralism and Public Order Management” have been produced and are available to the public.
CCFU has established an information centre, the Reading Room, to provide a learning space, knowledge materials and facilities for discussions on the subjects of Pluralism knowledge and practice, Culture in Development and Cultural Heritage conservation and development.
The PPK programme also provides a number of learning spaces for individuals and organisations to reflect and deepen their knowledge on pluralism from national and international perspectives. A 4-week International Summer School on Human Development and Human Rights is organised on annual basis (July – August) attracting individuals from civil society and academic institutions. The PPK programme also supports Masters of Arts (MA) students to develop theses that investigate different aspects of pluralism in the local context. A similar opportunity is provided for one PhD student.
Citizens’ Manifesto:
This is a civil society initiative spearheaded by the Uganda National NGO Forum which aims at strengthening the basis for citizens to hold their leaders accountable. The Citizens’ Manifesto reflects citizens’ political, social and economic demands, against which leadership success or failure can be gauged. As part of this process, different interest groups were identified to compile the aspirations of citizens. CCFU coordinated meetings of cultural resource persons to develop a vision (from a cultural perspective) for Uganda, accompanied by important common values such as solidarity, tolerance for different worldviews, multi-culturalism, and exemplary leadership. CCFU in 2011 is in the process of supporting the development of a Clan Leaders’ Charter on civic action.
Managing Diversity: Some of the participants of culture in development training organised by CCFU, engaging without minding their differences
