Projects.
Each project tells a story of people, purpose, and possibility, reflecting my journey of using creativity to connect communities, create opportunities, and inspire transformation.
Ntunga Fashion Program
Cocudi: Ntunga program — at the core of the Ntunga program are women artisans and designers from the Streetlights Uganda team.
The Ntunga Fashion Program is one of Streetlights Uganda's flagship initiatives, training over 90 underprivileged women in fashion design, textile creation, and business skills. The program combines creative education with vocational training, empowering participants to generate sustainable income while preserving and celebrating Ugandan textile traditions.
Impact: Participants learn pattern-making, sewing, textile design, and business management. Many graduates have launched their own fashion businesses or joined established design teams, creating pathways to economic independence for themselves and their families.
Partnerships: The program collaborates with local fashion designers, international organizations, and cultural institutions to showcase participant work and create market opportunities for their creations.
Bag Yange
Bag Yange ("My Bag" in Luganda) is a creative social enterprise that produces handcrafted tote bags featuring designs created by Streetlights Uganda participants. Over 1,010 creative tote bags have been produced for international events, conferences, and partnerships.
Production: Each bag is handcrafted by program participants, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design. The production process provides income-generating opportunities while building skills in design, production, and quality control.
Impact: Revenue from Bag Yange supports Streetlights Uganda programs while providing direct income to the artisans who create them. The bags have been featured at international conferences, creating visibility for the organization and its mission.
Art District Uganda
Art District Uganda is a creative platform dedicated to nurturing, showcasing, and connecting emerging and established artists. It serves as a space for artistic expression, collaboration, and cultural exchange, bringing together creatives across disciplines to engage with community, culture, and contemporary issues.
Programming: Art District Uganda curates exhibitions, workshops, residencies, and collaborative projects that support artistic growth while engaging diverse audiences. These initiatives create opportunities for experimentation, visibility, and dialogue at the intersection of art, culture, and social impact.
Impact: Through its work, Art District Uganda amplifies local artistic voices, fosters creative entrepreneurship, and contributes to Uganda's growing creative economy. It provides both local and international visibility while building a community that values creativity as a tool for connection and transformation.
Global Cultural Series
The Global Cultural Series brings people together through dialogue, cultural exchange, and global learning—curated workshops, exhibitions, and conversations that celebrate diverse traditions while building shared understanding. Programming connects artists, cultural workers, educators, and communities across contexts.
Format: Sessions combine participatory art-making, storytelling, and facilitated conversation—online and in person—so participants can learn from one another and co-create new narratives.
Impact: The series strengthens networks among creatives, expands audiences for Ugandan and diaspora voices, and positions culture as a bridge for collaboration and long-term partnership.
Future Me
Future Me is a career exposure and art therapy program designed specifically for teenagers, particularly those who have experienced trauma or are at risk. The program uses creative expression as a tool for healing while exposing participants to various career paths and educational opportunities.
Approach: Through art therapy sessions, career mentorship, and exposure visits to workplaces and educational institutions, participants explore their potential and develop confidence in their future possibilities.
Outcomes: Many participants have gone on to pursue further education, vocational training, or enter the workforce with increased self-awareness and career clarity.
Overall Impact
Children empowered through art programs
Children returned to school (2023–25)
Women trained in fashion and design
Creative tote bags produced
Children featured as Lancet Journal cover artists (2026)
Program pillars: workshops, exhibitions, and global dialogue
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