The G-Community Gathering
On 7th December 2025, Katwe Kinyoro in Kampala hosted The G-Community Gathering, a locally led day of connection and collective renewal supported by Galui Foundation. For several hours, the community moved to a different rhythm: children played freely, neighbours sat together with ease, meals were shared, and conversations unfolded in a space shaped by trust and belonging. What may look like “simple moments” were, in truth, the building blocks of resilience.
At the heart of the gathering were chessboards, used not just for play, but as tools for strategy, patience, learning, and leadership. Voices from partners and community leaders reflected a powerful shift: children were not treated as passive beneficiaries, but as active participants shaping their futures. As a community foundation, Galui Foundation convened parents, elders, youth leaders, educators, social impact actors, and fellow community foundation leaders, creating a safe space to listen, reflect, and recommit to community-led solutions.
This story captures what community philanthropy looks like in practice: people showing up, contributing what they can, and choosing collaboration over isolation. The impact cannot be fully measured in numbers, but it was visible in children who felt safe and seen, parents who felt supported, and a community reminded that transformation is possible when we act together.