Initiatives
Through Streetlights Uganda and VM Interiors Africa, I lead initiatives that transform communities through art, education, and sustainable design.
Our initiatives focus on empowering street-connected children, supporting underprivileged women through vocational training, and creating sustainable design solutions that bridge ecological design with community-based creativity.
Each initiative is designed with long-term impact in mind, creating pathways for economic independence, creative expression, and community transformation.
Ntunga Fashion Program
The Ntunga Fashion Program is a Streetlights Uganda initiative that trains over 90 underprivileged women in fashion design, textile creation, and business skills. The program aims to empower participants to generate sustainable income and celebrate Ugandan textile traditions.
Impact:
Participants learn pattern-making, sewing, textile design, and business management. Graduates launch their own fashion businesses or join design teams, fostering economic independence.
Partnerships:
Collaborations with local fashion designers, international organizations, and cultural institutions to showcase participant work and create market opportunities.
Future Me
Future Me is a career exposure and art therapy program for teenagers, especially those who have experienced trauma or are at risk. It uses creative expression for healing and exposes participants to various career paths and educational opportunities.
Approach:
The program includes art therapy sessions, career mentorship, and exposure visits to workplaces and educational institutions to help participants explore their potential and build confidence.
Outcomes:
Many participants pursue further education, vocational training, or enter the workforce with increased self-awareness and career clarity.
Partnerships & Collaborations
International Partners
- • US Embassy Uganda
- • Global Arts in Medicine
- • RUHU (Refugee and Hope Uganda)
- • University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cultural & Arts Partners
- • Jupiterfab
- • Makerere Art Gallery
- • Circular Design Hub
- • Lancet Journal
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