Our library is becoming more and more beautiful! Thanks tongue donators and supporters we managed to build a brick stone house with a solid roof and could setup all windows and the door already! ❤️ Donate for our library here.
Library at Toonda
Next step will be plastering before we are putting up shelves for our books, which will arrive mid September! Help us make our dream come true – a meeting point for knowledge and fantasy in our rural area of Fort Portal 🫶🏾 Donate here
Our beloved friend and supporter of Toonda and Toonda’s first ever artist in residence, Ruphin Bwira, is at Toonda again ☀️
Ruphin will be giving workshops and classes for children and young people in drawing, painting experiments and dance from 12-19th August, every late afternoon at 4pm.
On August 12th at sunset
We welcome him tonight with an Open Air Movie of his choice at Toonda stage 😍in case of rain: in Toonda Library.
Dancing Class for Teens: 18th August at 6 pm on Toonda Stage!
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Warum Toonda?
Bildung für Kinder: Hilf uns, Kindern eine bessere Zukunft zu ermöglichen. Deine Unterstützung sorgt für den Zugang zu qualitativ hochwertiger Bildung. Mit der Unterstützung unserer Sponsoren konnten wir schon 78 Kinder zur Schule schicken.
Women Empowerment: Stärken wir gemeinsam Frauen in unserer Gemeinschaft. Durch gezielte Programme und Schulungen können Frauen ihre Potenziale entfalten und ihre Lebensbedingungen verbessern. Unsere Frauen haben mit der Hilfe von Toonda bei uns Schneider-, Korbflecht- und Cateringruppen gegründet, um ihre finanzielle Situation zu verbessern.
Kunst und Kultur: Trage dazu bei, Kunst und Kultur in unserer Gemeinschaft zu fördern. Unsere Workshops bieten kreativen Raum und Möglichkeiten für künstlerischen Ausdruck, unsere Künstlerresidenzen tragen zum Austausch zwischen den Kulturen bei. Mit dem Bau unserer Bibliothek werden wir die Community noch besser in ihrem Wissensdurst begegnen können.
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Gemeinsam können wir eine bessere Welt schaffen.
Wir freuen uns von dir zu hören! info@toonda.org whatsapp: +256765311502
🎥 Open Air Movie Nights at Toonda during School holidays
At Sunset In Luganda/English Free Entrance
💃🏾 Hosted by our Artists in Residence 21st July – Marcus Warry 11th August – Ruphin Bwira 19th August – Kisseke Samson 13th September – closing holiday program Movie
Everyone’s welcome!
💞 LOVE YOUR COMMUNITY!
💥We’re running as an NGO on volunteer basis and are always looking for donations from art materials to chairs, 5$-xxx$ – reach out to make an impact!
21st July to 13th of September at Toonda Cultural Community Center
This school break, we’re having a bunch of activities for our kids, teens, and adults! Get ready for our awesome program for 2024!
Open Air Movie Night – Surprise Film Free Entrance 21st July at Sunset on Toonda Stage.
Marcus Warry (UK) – Boxing and Art Jam 21st and 22nd July You think boxing and art doesn’t fit together? Let us proof you wrong with Marcus. Boxing with girls: Sunday 21st July at 4 pm on Toonda compound Art Jam: Sunday 21st at 6 pm on Toonda Stage Boxing for Teens: Monday 22nd at 4 pm on Toonda Compound Art Jam: Monday 22nd at 5.30 pm on Toonda Stage Find out more about Marcus here or on Instagram
Recommendation: Art of Change Art Exhibition in Fort Portal 26th July to 1st September at Gaia Eco Hub Opening on 26th July 4 pm in Fort Portal City. Get a glance of our upcoming Artists in Residence Kisekke Samson, Irene Jamilla and Benjamin! A cooperation of Gaia Eco Hub, Toonda Cultural Community Center and AfroArtGallery.
Open Air Movie Night – Surprise film Free Entrance 11th August at Sunset on Toonda Stage, rain: Toonda Library
Ruphin Bwira (DRC) – Painting and Dancing Sign up for full painting class for Teens between 12 and 15 years old. 12th-19th August at 4 pm in Toonda Library Dancing Class for Teens: 18th August at 6 pm on Toonda Stage
Surprise Guest – Rap and singing Rap your song: 12th-19th August at 11 pm on Toonda stage Sign up and learn basics and perform your own rap song. Age: 15-19 years.
Tailoring Group – tailoring for young women and men Sign up for an intensive 1 month workshop with our ladies from the tailoring group and learn the basics about sewing with machine and without. Age: 16 to 99 years
Open Air Animation Movie Night Free Entrance 19th August at Sunset on Toonda Stage, rain: Toonda Library Digital Artist Kisekke Samson will show his favorite Animation movie to give you an impression what is possible with digital art.
Kisekke Samson (Uganda) – Digital Art Digital Art: 20th-26 th August, 10-1 pm and 4-6pm in Toonda Office Sign up for and make your first piece of Digital Art. Age: 16-20 years. Computer and Software are provided for.
Irene Jenilla (Uganda) – Upcycle Art Upcycle Art: 20th – 26th August at 3 pm on Toonda Stage Age: 6-10 years Art is everywhere!
Rayka Kobiella (Germany) – Creative Writing 2nd September to 7th September at 4 pm in Toonda Library Sign up for a week of creative writing. Age: 15-19 years.
Yafes, Mugaga, Success and Jordan (Uganda) – Educational DIY Our Senior Teens are showing off and sharing their knowledge: how do you make your own jelly or soap or yoghurt? 8th September at 2 pm in Toonda Office. Sign up and learn how to do it yourself. Age: 12-15 years.
Rinnah Karamagi (US) – Dancing and Yoga 13th September at 4-4.30 pm on Toonda Stage for kids followed by 45 minutes for women. Come along and let’s close our amazing summer holidays with a dance session with Rinnah!
Closing Open Air Movie Night Free Entrance At Sunset on Toonda Stage, rain Toonda Library
Register via whatsapp: +256 76 53 11 502 or via telephone 07 77 11 74 31 / 07 04 95 65 70 Participation fee: All workshops and courses are free of charge for members of the community. Others donate regarding to the workshop length. Please reach out for further information.
Unsere Direktorin Rayka hat kürzlich bei einem spannenden Filmprojekt einer deutschen Crew in Uganda mitgemacht. Dabei ist auch eine interessante Podcast-Folge mit Thilo Mischke für “Alles muss raus” über und in Uganda entstanden. Wenn du Lust hast mehr darüber zu erfahren, kannst du den Podcast unter folgendem Link finden und anhören. Es lohnt sich! Viel Vergnügen beim Zuhören!
Kisekka Samson was a successful part of our last “Art of Change”-exhibition “Ubuntu” in Fort Portal and Hamburg . We’re delighted to have him back at Toonda as our Artist in Residency with workshops about Digital Art for young adults from 19th to 25th August.
Kisekka Samson was born and raised in Rubaga, Kampala, Uganda, on October 15th, 2001, as a young visual artist and a self- discovered talent. From a tender age, he honed his skills through self-teaching, delving into the world of art with an insatiable curiosity. Currently, he finds his creative sanctuary part time at Dormiarts in Mengo and Authentic Visions by Ahwera in Ntinda. Specializing in digital art, he passionately crafts digital paintings, with a keen focus on portraying emotions and expressions through captivating portraits. His artwork serves as a medium to convey profound messages, speaking volumes through the subtle nuances of human emotions.
We’re delighted to welcome artist Irene Jenilla from Kampala as one of three artists on residence this August 🥰 Next to be inspired by our little community, she’s going to share her knowledge with kids and teens and adults in enlightening art workshops from August 19th to 25th.
Ahebwa Irene Jenilla, a multi-disciplinary artist hailing from Uganda, is a beacon of creativity and cultural pride. Inspired by her African heritage, Irene jenilla channels her passion for art into a vibrant celebration of identity and self-expression. Drawing upon this deep-rooted connection, she uses her talentto pay homage to the beauty and diversity of creative art, infusing each piece of her work with the soulful essence of her heritage. As a versatile artist, she seamlessly navigates between mediums, from drawing, painting, design to photography and fashion. Her works are a testament to her boundless creativity and unwavering commitment to storytelling, with each piece offeringa glimpse into the vibrant mosaic of African life.
Today is the starting signal for the construction of our library. With the help of great donors, we can afford a village library that will also become a meeting place for the community.
Under the direction of engineer Dennis, a marvellous brick building with a great view over our Crater Lakes landscape will be built. Dennis is from our village and has worked his way up to a degree in civil engineering. A tremendous achievement by him and his parents. We are very proud that someone from our village is leading the construction of our library.
We will keep you up to date with the construction as we order books and come up with activities to get the neighbourhood excited about books!
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