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We give our time, our minds, and our hearts to leverage culture in a pioneering effort that works to address critical and complex development challenges. We aspire to have a society that has embraced Obuntubulamu (Ubuntu/humanity) as a human capital asset.

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We give our time, our minds, and our hearts to leverage culture in a pioneering effort that works to address critical and complex development challenges. We aspire to have a society that has embraced Obuntubulamu (Ubuntu/humanity) as a human capital asset.

Learn more
Latest news

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from NDF

Catch up on what we have been up to lately, how we are changing the world for better. Get up to date with NDF events covering a range of key development issues.

ALL EVENTS

THE FOUNDATION

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Our programmes target children, youth and women for full development

We draw on positive cultural values and balance them with contemporary ones. This mixture of tradition and modernity is what we apply to address challenges

How we work

IMPACT

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Addressing complex contemporary issues through culture

Our work is Obuntubulamu-led. We deliver wide impact through interrogating dominant approach, through culture, and through working with our partners globally

Our Impact

OUR VISION

Results
While our programming and role have evolved, our vision remains the same

Making a difference is our immediate ambition, but our vision is far wider. We envision equity, inclusiveness and peace in a world grounded in human virtues.

where we are headed

THE FOUNDATION

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Our programmes target children, youth and women for full development

We draw on positive cultural values and balance them with contemporary ones. This mixture of tradition and modernity is what we apply to address challenges

How we work

IMPACT

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Addressing complex contemporary issues through culture

Our work is Obuntubulamu-led. We deliver wide impact through interrogating dominant approach, through culture, and through working with our partners globally

Our Impact

OUR VISION

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While our programming and role have evolved, our vision remains the same

Making a difference is our immediate ambition, but our vision is far wider. We envision equity, inclusiveness and peace in a world grounded in human virtues.

where we are headed

We’re Deeply

Committed to
our Mission

Our programmes seek to leverage culture for our target population so they gain all-round tools and supports needed to lead self-determined lives and as a result trigger a positive transformative shift in their communities

Explore our programmes

We’re Deeply

Committed to
our Mission

Our programmes seek to leverage culture for our target population so they gain all-round tools and supports needed to lead self-determined lives and as a result trigger a positive transformative shift in their communities

Explore our programmes

CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF OBUNTUBULAMU

WORKING TO TAP WOMEN'S POTENTIAL

CATALYSING YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

TRIGGERING YOUTH INDUSTRIOUSNESS

Shaping the

Future

Under our flagship programme Ekisaakate Kya Nnabagereka (EKN) we work in partnership with leading minds from diverse backgrounds to equip young people with Obuntubulamu-based mentoring tools so they can ably take on persisting development challenges

Shaping the

Future

Under our flagship programme Ekisaakate Kya Nnabagereka (EKN) we work in partnership with leading minds from diverse backgrounds to equip young people with Obuntubulamu-based mentoring tools so they can ably take on persisting development challenges

EKISAAKAATE KYA NABAGEREKA (ROYAL ENCLOSURE) PROJECT

“Obuntubulamu is at the heart of our work, it is a litmus test of our contribution to society”

Andrew Adrian Mukiibi,
Foundation Manager NDF

See how We Work

Testimonials

for the Impact
of our Work

We consistently challenge established thinking on how to tackle peace and development issues, and our partners provide vital testimonials to that effect. What they say or think about us and the impact of our work represents the right spur to improve, grow and achieve our goals.

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a Difference.

Support all of our culturally-informed efforts that help make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth and women in Uganda and around the world.

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We're making a difference. But our work is far from done. Support us

Your invaluable support enables us to make a positive impact in the lives of children, youth and women Uganda and globally through our culturally-based programmes

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ATTEND AN EVENT

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Join us at an NDF event, contribute or discover something new

Everyone has something to contribute. The fight for an equitable, inclusive and peaceful world grounded in human virtues starts with your participation today.

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ONLINE SHOP

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Be part of our global supporters who help us fight inequity, violence and inequality in Uganda and around the world. All proceeds will go towards our life changing work

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