Our Ugandan Promise...
We empower Ugandan Creatives and Artisans to:
Create ➝ Showcase ➝ Sell ➝ Protect ➝ Grow.
- Training & Capacity Building
- Practical skills workshops in crafts (wood, metal, leather, fabric, pottery), music, fashion, photography, and digital media.
- Mentorship programs with established artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs in Uganda.
2. Business Services
- Business & entrepreneurship training – pricing products fairly, bookkeeping, customer care, and business registration.
- Digital literacy for Ugandans – how to use WhatsApp Business, Facebook Shops, Instagram, Jumia, and e-commerce tools to sell.
3. Production & Workspace Support
- Shared makerspaces with tools for carpentry, tailoring, welding, painting, and media production.
- Affordable access to sewing machines, embroidery machines, CNC machines, laser cutters, and photo/video equipment.
- Support in product design, packaging, and finishing for crafts and handmade products.
- Connections to raw material suppliers in Kampala, Jinja, and other artisan hubs.
4. Marketing & Promotion
- Branding services (logos, packaging, storytelling rooted in Ugandan culture).
- Photography & videography for artist profiles and product catalogs.
- Social media setup & training (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
- Showcasing opportunities at events like artisan fairs.
- Media exposure through local radio, TV, and influencer networks.
5. Sales & Distribution
- Linking artisans to local craft markets (Buganda Road, National Theatre).
- Partnerships with tourism outlets and hotel gift shops to sell Ugandan crafts.
- Export facilitation for products targeting the diaspora and international buyers.
- Online shop development on Jumia and WhatsApp Business.
- Participation in East African and global trade fairs.
6. Financial Services
- Micro-loans & equipment financing through SACCOs and partners (e.g., PearlBank, Pride Microfinance).
- Grant proposal support for cultural and creative projects.
- Help with URA tax compliance, TIN registration, and licenses.
- Bookkeeping and financial literacy for artisans.
- Cooperative models for bulk buying and joint marketing.
7. Legal & Policy Support
- Intellectual property protection (copyrights, trademarks, music royalties, craft designs).
- Legal guidance for contracts with clients, galleries, or music producers.
- Licensing support for music, film, and crafts exports.
- Advocacy for fair pay and protection of Ugandan creative industries.
8. Networking & Collaboration
- Creative hubs in Kampala (Afriart, Design Hub) and regional centers.
- Matchmaking between designers, artisans, musicians, filmmakers, and tech innovators.
- Exchange programs with East African creatives.
- Cross-disciplinary projects (e.g., fusing Ugandan crafts with fashion, music with film, or digital art with heritage).
9. Technology & Innovation
- Training on modern tools: laser cutting, CNC, embroidery, and digital printing.
- Virtual exhibitions & online art showcases for Ugandan creatives.
- Mobile-friendly e-commerce platforms for artisans without computers.
- Education on NFTs & blockchain opportunities for African artists.
10. Community & Cultural Impact
- Women & youth empowerment through skills training in crafts and fashion.
- Inclusion of persons with disabilities in art and craft production.
- Documenting and promoting Ugandan cultural heritage (bark cloth, batik, pottery, traditional instruments).
- Promoting eco-friendly crafts using recycled materials and local resources.
11. Wellness & Personal Development
- Mental health support for creatives through group sessions & counseling.
- Personal growth coaching (confidence building, negotiation, stage performance).
- Work-life balance workshops for artisans juggling family & business.