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(English version below) Auch Uganda hat die Inflation erreicht: Die Kosten der Schulmaterialien sind um 30-50 % gestiegen. Gleichzeitig werden die Schulgebühren aus denselben Gründen erhöht und es gibt extra Kosten für weitere Unterrichtsstunden für die 2jährige Coronabedingte Zwangspause. Darum brauchen wir deine Hilfe, die in diesen erschwerten Zeiten den Kindern weiterhin ermöglichen kann zurContinue reading “We need your help // Wir brauchen deine Hilfe”

The teenagers in the village got excited about meeting a real Hip Hop Artist and came dressed accordingly 🙂 After teaching some basic moves they would battle for the rest of the day. A couple of kids had lyrics ready and it looks like we’re going to have a ladies Hip Hop Crew forming up.Continue reading “Breakdance and Rap weekend with Lebon”

Tobias and Lesham came over to check out potential locations for their on-going shooting of their movie. While doing so, they rehearsed with our kids and grown-ups, who had a blast! Thank you guys !

Come and join us for International Dance Day (30th April) and learn some Breakdance move at Toonda together with Hip Hop Artist Lebon and Painter and Dancer Ruphin! Saturday and as well on Sunday they’ll teach Breakdance and Rap starting at 2 pm at Toonda stage. Also Happening: painting workshop with Ruphin and Arafat. OnContinue reading “Hip Hop and Art Workshop on 30th April & 1st May 2022”

Tuesday3 pm women empowerment group Women of the village coming together to discuss how to earn their own money. The ladies do their own hand-craft, which you can buy at Toonda and at Green Orchid viewing point. If you’re interested into buying or joining, please reach out to Brenda (07 02 72 50 99/ 07Continue reading “Our weekly free program”

Our first Cultural Gala has been a big success. The parking lot was full of Boda Bodas, the surrounding villages were empty- everyone was at Toonda! We prepared Free lunch for 600 people through-out the night, set up tents for the heavy sunshine, welcomed 7 groups for a music, dance and drama competition (1st prizeContinue reading “That was our 1st Cultural Gala”

On Sunday, February 13th we’re having our first Cultural Gala at Toonda. In memory of Jonas. The competition between 7 music, dance and drama groups will start at 9am. Awarding celebration at 6pm- first price will be a cow, second two big goats, thirs one big goat! Find local food stalls, face-painting – and aContinue reading “Cultural Gala at Toonda on February 13th”

What happens if you give teens pastels first time in their life our volunteer Rita and „her kids“ played around with colors and made some lovely masks

At around ten women meet every Tuesday at Toonda to work on the latest trends. We want to empower the women with their skills in the village to obtain an independent income. You can visit them, buy their beuatiful baskets, scarfs and much more at Toonda and at the monthly Farmers Market in Fort PortalContinue reading “Our hand-craft ladies”