Grow events
On Good Deeds Day 2025, we turned streets into stages, waste into worth, and generosity into a living, breathing force for change. From Kampala’s vibrant march to heartfelt performances and acts of kindness, we saw what happens when community rises with purpose.
This wasn’t just a celebration, it was a call to keep doing good, boldly, locally, and together.
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On September 28, 2024, the Ndere Centre in Kampala transformed into a vibrant hub of inspiration as CivLegacy Foundation, in partnership with CivSource Africa, The NGO Forum, and Qweshunga, hosted the 5th edition of the Gathering of Givers Festival. Under the theme Our Generous Spirit, over 200 changemakers, including philanthropists, youth leaders, and community champions, came together to celebrate the enduring power of giving.
In February 2025, CivLegacy Foundation convened a powerful validation and collaboration forum at Acholi Inn, Gulu, uniting changemakers from Arua and Gulu to spotlight the role of local businesses in community giving. Centered on a groundbreaking study of business-led philanthropy across Northern and Eastern Uganda, the gathering challenged traditional CSR, emphasizing African-rooted giving built on solidarity, reciprocity, and resilience.
In February 2025, CivSource Africa, in partnership with CivLegacy Foundation and Orima & Co Advocates, hosted a three-day residential masterclass focused on legal compliance, governance, and sustainability for community foundations in Uganda. With a growing movement to formally recognize community foundations in law, this training brought together sector leaders united by a vision: to build lasting institutions rooted in trust and community.
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On October 18, 2024, CivLegacy Foundation hosted Progress and Partnerships for Community Foundations in Uganda, welcoming leaders from the Mott Foundation and Women Solidarity Initiative Uganda. The event highlighted the transformative role of community foundations in empowering grassroots movements and overcoming challenges.
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In this webinar, experts explored how local and regional organizations can redefine funding narratives and assert their autonomy with donors. Key discussions highlighted the challenges of direct funding, the value of local intermediaries, and the need for inclusive, relationship-focused due diligence. The dialogue emphasized evolving funding practices to empower grassroots organizations and foster equitable partnerships.
Held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, the Grand Bargain National Reference Group (NRG) Annual Meeting united key stakeholders from across sectors to redefine Uganda's humanitarian approach. Organized by the Uganda National NGO Forum, the event emphasized the need to empower local actors in humanitarian efforts, advocating for more collaborative, locally-led, and flexible funding models. This pivotal gathering called for a humanitarian system where local voices lead the response, fostering sustainable, community-driven change.