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In Kabuuma on the outskirts of Kampala, plastic waste once told a familiar story, bags drifting into gardens, bottles clogging drainage channels, and smoke from burning rubbish hanging in the air near Lake Victoria. Today, that same ground tells a different story. Rising from what was once an informal dumping site are bold public sculptures made entirely from single-use plastic, impossible to ignore, and designed to make people look twice. At the centre of the transformation

Applications are now open for projects to be implemented in the 2026–2027 cycle. Apply from 23 Jan–28 Feb 2026 (deadline: 28 Feb 2026). Grants are available up to UGX 20,000,000 for partners in Uganda, and under USD 5,000 for partners outside Uganda. No application fee.  Apply online via the CIVFUND SmartSimple portal and submit 3–10 images or short video clips as part of your portfolio. Click Here To Learn More: Click Here To Apply:

Wood, craft, and community, Bahati’s story is a reminder that art can shape spaces and lives. Her hands are crafting more than furniture, she’s crafting opportunity, skill, and legacy for women and Ugandan homes. ⓒ Edgar Batte Read the full feature: #KuonyeshaArtFund #ArtInEverydayLife #Craftsmanship #UgandanArtists