GRADES 1–8 · EDUCATION
Homework Club
Learn. Grow. Achieve.
After-school mentoring for Grades 1–8, connecting students with caring youth volunteers for academic support and confidence building.
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Freedom to create.
A community to belong.
Programs rooted in creativity, culture, learning and community.
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Bavubuka creates spaces where children, youth and families can learn, express themselves, build confidence and strengthen their connection to community.
From homework support and sports to dance, music, leadership and shared meals, our programs help people discover their strengths and grow together.
CHILDREN & YOUTH · MUSIC
Drumming w/ Joshua
Find your rhythm. Find your voice.
Rhythm, recreational music-making and mindful activities help children and youth build confidence, teamwork and social connection.
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ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS · DANCE
Afro / Hip-Hop Dance
Move. Connect. Celebrate.
Explore Afro and Hip-Hop dance, music and culture across Africa and the diaspora in an energetic, welcoming space.
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YOUTH & CREATIVES · EXPRESSION
Hip-Hop Fellowship
Knowledge of self. Power of imagination.
Youth, artists and community come together through conversation, collaboration, creation and performance.
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YOUNG BLACK VISIONARIES · LEADERSHIP
Black Youth in Action
Young visionaries. Community leaders.
Supporting young Black people to develop their voices and create community initiatives through OBUMU: unity and collective action.
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AGES 6–25 · SISTERHOOD
Phenomenal Woman Program
Empowered girls. Powerful futures.
Mentorship and workshops for girls and young women ages 6–25, centered on confidence, wellness, sisterhood and leadership.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH · SPORT
Kumbuka Kids’ Sports Club
Play. Grow. Belong.
Soccer, basketball and sports activities help children and youth get active, develop skills and experience the power of teamwork.
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CHILDREN, FAMILIES & ADULTS · CONNECTION
Ubuntu Table & Celebrations
Food. Culture. Community.
Cooking workshops, shared meals and celebrations bring people together to exchange culture and strengthen community bonds.
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AGES 10–30 · CULTURE
B-Global Vancity Festival
Hip-Hop. Culture. Community.
Inspired by B-Global in Uganda, the Vancity edition connects young people through music, art, mentorship, tradition and culture.
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OBUMU / Unity. Togetherness. Oneness.
Different gifts.
One community.
Learn a skill. Find your voice. Share a meal. Build something together.
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Homework Club
GRADES 1–8 · EDUCATION
Learn. Grow. Achieve.
After-school mentoring for Grades 1–8, connecting students with caring youth volunteers for academic support and confidence building.
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Bavubuka’s Homework Club is an after-school mentoring program offered to school-age boys and girls (Grades 1-8) who require academic support and would benefit from one-on-one homework mentoring with a caring youth volunteer. The Homework Club meets for one hour twice a week after school from mid-September to June. Our community of volunteers gives their time to assist children who are experiencing academic difficulties or require help maintaining their grades. It is ideal for working parents or new immigrant families with language barriers who cannot assist their children with challenging homework tasks. Please check the calendar for Homework Club times.
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Drumming w/ Joshua
CHILDREN & YOUTH · MUSIC
Find your rhythm. Find your voice.
Rhythm, recreational music-making and mindful activities help children and youth build confidence, teamwork and social connection.
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Led by Joshua Balabyekkubo, Drumming w/ Joshua is a safe space equipping children and youth with the emotional tools they need to succeed and thrive. Drumming has the healing power of recreational music-making. It enables participants to develop their inner sense of rhythm, enhancing self-esteem, social connection, self-control, teamwork and self-awareness. These sessions allow participants to engage in mindful thinking and conflict-resolution activities. Engaging in fun rhythm games and sharing meaningful rhythmical ideas encourages a calmness that allows children and youths to feel their interactive social contribution and self-worth. Be yourself, have fun in a safe space, be active, get creative, hang out with old friends, make some new ones, learn a song, and most of all, play and have fun!
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Afro / Hip-Hop Dance
ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS · DANCE
Move. Connect. Celebrate.
Explore Afro and Hip-Hop dance, music and culture across Africa and the diaspora in an energetic, welcoming space.
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Spreading the love of dance and providing a space that is encouraging and for everyone: no matter where you come from or how much dance experience you have. Participants will have the opportunity to view, explore, and create African and Hip-Hop Dance. Learning technique, grooves and choreography, participants will learn and train in Afro & hip-hop dance, where the dances come from and collaborate to create a fun, energetic class that will respond to the positive vibes of Afrobeat & hip-hop music. We connect to different dance styles and music from across Africa, South America & North America. We also look to showcase how the movement has changed throughout generations and the expansion of the African diaspora. Good vibes are guaranteed! Come out and share in dance from the heart.
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Hip-Hop Fellowship
YOUTH & CREATIVES · EXPRESSION
Knowledge of self. Power of imagination.
Youth, artists and community come together through conversation, collaboration, creation and performance.
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Dedicated to sharing and transforming creative platforms through various hip-hop practices to reconnect and ground youth in their community and celebrate the knowledge of self through sessions that explore the creative soul. These transformative sessions are where so much wisdom is shared to regain our dignity and sense of self-worth through conversation, collaboration, creation, & performance. The Hip Hop Fellowship equips youth, creatives, practicing artists and scholars to move from theory to practice by harnessing the power of the imagination to reshape the lives and communities we serve. The beauty in building with young people is that regardless of how you view those willing to walk their journey with boldness, you can never stop their spirit dedicated to their quest of rising.
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Black Youth in Action
YOUNG BLACK VISIONARIES · LEADERSHIP
Young visionaries. Community leaders.
Supporting young Black people to develop their voices and create community initiatives through OBUMU: unity and collective action.
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Seeking to celebrate and advance the state of Young Black Visionaries to showcase their visions, dreams, and ideas by promoting powerful communication skills and confidence. Bavubuka’s BYA Program hopes to foster young leaders to emerge and make an impact in their communities and beyond by engaging with those in power to acknowledge their contributions and impacts on our generation. Through the spirit of OBUMU meaning (unity, togetherness, oneness or collective), Bavubuka continues to lead both young men and women from various communities to share, learn and advance their approach to community building by taking the lead in creating their initiatives within their passion for educating and uplifting the youth in their communities continually.
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Phenomenal Woman Program
AGES 6–25 · SISTERHOOD
Empowered girls. Powerful futures.
Mentorship and workshops for girls and young women ages 6–25, centered on confidence, wellness, sisterhood and leadership.
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Through the Phenomenal Woman Program, we are committed to empowering, educating, and enriching the lives of young women and girls ages 6-25 through various sessions and workshops that allow participants to tune into and experience their inner power of expression and discover their authentic, dynamic gifts designed for self and community transformation. Promoting sisterhood and leadership, Bavubuka’s PWP will allow young women and girls to grow their skills as aspiring community leaders, working towards opportunities that will activate their greatness for purposeful living with a chance to celebrate their unique story. Our sessions and focus on the following:
Self-Esteem
Health and Wellness
Educational and Career Exploration
Healthy Relationships
Substance Use/Abuse Education
Human Trafficking and Safety Awareness
Character and Leadership Development
Goal setting and planning
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Kumbuka Kids’ Sports Club
CHILDREN & YOUTH · SPORT
Play. Grow. Belong.
Soccer, basketball and sports activities help children and youth get active, develop skills and experience the power of teamwork.
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The Kumbuka Kids Sports Club engages newcomer, marginalized, and black youth and children in our community through weekly sports skills training and games. Participants will engage in basic training in fundamentals and skill concepts of various sports in an exciting and fun open-learning atmosphere. Our two age group participants have a positive environment to learn, grow, and share their abilities. Participants will build strength, skills, and speed, but the lessons go far beyond how to play sports. We are committed to ensuring that more youth and children can improve their health, get active and participate in sports through the Kumbuka Kids Sports Club. The rewards of youth sports are way too great to avoid getting our kids involved. Every child deserves an encouraging, empowering sports experience.
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Ubuntu Table & Celebrations
CHILDREN, FAMILIES & ADULTS · CONNECTION
Food. Culture. Community.
Cooking workshops, shared meals and celebrations bring people together to exchange culture and strengthen community bonds.
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Food is about more than what’s on the plate, and cooking together is more than food. It’s also about who’s at the table and why they’ve come together. We believe that cooking and eating together hold power. The kind of power that connects people and reduces social isolation. The Ubuntu Table brings children, families, and adults together to learn healthy food skills and build community through monthly workshops and gatherings.
Good food brings people together, so our goal is to build programming around good food. We hope to strengthen bonds as we build food skills and share meals. All workshops are opportunities for hands-on food preparation with specific menus and goals in mind. Whether trying new recipes, experimenting with fresh ingredients or learning to cook on a budget - Our workshops include cross-cultural and seasonal cooking. All are welcome to join!
Ubuntu Celebrations: Join us for monthly special celebrations and community events. Check the calendar to see what is happening this month! Come and join the celebration, meet new and old friends as we break bread and celebrate one another.
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B-Global Vancity Festival
AGES 10–30 · CULTURE
Hip-Hop. Culture. Community.
Inspired by B-Global in Uganda, the Vancity edition connects young people through music, art, mentorship, tradition and culture.
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The B-Global Hip Hop Gatherings events provide opportunities to young people across the board in various industries and sector such as Sports, Education, Edutainment, Service, Media, and Fashion. The Hip Hop Summit, now, the B-Global Hip Hop Gathering, has been an on-going event for the last 19 years making it the longest running Hip Hop gathering in Uganda. The main aim of the Gathering is to promote the transformative values of Hip Hop culture in Uganda through the education and empowerment of the youth. Hip-Hop is the contemporary youth’s cultural foundation, and symbolizes the ability of people, living in marginalized communities, to flourish and live their dreams.
Through these gatherings, we provide young people with direct mentorship, education, and exposure to opportunities. B-Global Vancity Edition with the same spirit of the B-Global Hip Hop Gatherings in Uganda aims to reconnect the youth to their voice of community peace building and positive awareness through music, art, tradition, and culture. The B-Global Hip Hop Gathering targets the youth crowd, students aged 10 - 30 years old. It features live performances by top local artists and international guest performers from the Global Hip Hop Community. It is not just about The Concert. It is a 3 daylong event with the goal to impart knowledge spanning the five central elements of Hip Hop. This includes Workshops carried out by local Hip Hop icons, DJ Scratching demonstrations, B-Boy dance battles, a Graffiti display, Motivation speakers and a Hip Hop Fashion Show.
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