Initiatives
Through Streetlights Uganda, VM Interiors Africa, Akinyi Couture, The Art District Uganda (ADU), and Artpreneurs Global, I lead initiatives that transform communities through art, education, placemaking, and sustainable design.
These initiatives focus on empowering street-connected children, supporting underprivileged women through vocational training, building creative economies for artists and designers, and creating sustainable, Afrocentric 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, leadership, and community transformation.
Streetlights Uganda
Streetlights Uganda is a youth-led arts initiative using visual art, storytelling, and creative education to engage children and young people from underserved communities. Through murals, workshops, and community projects, it creates safe spaces for expression, healing, and leadership development in Kampala and beyond.
VM Interiors Africa
VM Interiors Africa is a design studio focused on Afrocentric, sustainable interior solutions. It blends art, craftsmanship, and locally sourced materials to create warm, functional spaces for homes, offices, and hospitality while supporting artisans and circular design practices.
Akinyi Couture
Akinyi Couture is a fashion and textiles initiative centered on storytelling through garments. Drawing from East African heritage, contemporary silhouettes, and ethical production, it creates custom pieces, small collections, and wearable art that celebrate identity, body confidence, and cultural memory.
The Art District Uganda (ADU)
The Art District Uganda (ADU) is a growing creative ecosystem that links artists, designers, cultural workers, and communities. Through exhibitions, residencies, pop-up events, and collaborative projects, ADU nurtures emerging talent, amplifies local narratives, and positions art as a driver of social and economic transformation.
Artpreneurs Global
Artpreneurs Global is a platform for creatives who want to build sustainable, impact-driven careers. It offers mentorship, workshops, and community-based learning on topics like branding, business models, funding, and social impact, helping artists and cultural workers turn their practice into resilient creative enterprises.
Ntunga Fashion Program
Cocudi: Ntunga program overview
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.
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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