Afrika Arts Kollective

Afrika Arts Kollective is an East African art collaborative that focuses on organizing innovative projects to address social and economic issues affecting Kyebando, a poverty-stricken pre-urban slum on the outskirts of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. AAK does this by identifying, nurturing and linking artists, and facilitating their collaborative work to address and respond to social issues, sparking discourse, and enhancing social dialogue about issues prevalent in local communities.

By facilitating regional collaboration between artists, and by creating markets for artists’ productions, AAK seeks to build self-sustainable artists who are vehicles for positive social change. They provide a space for creative self-expression where it is sorely needed. Their programs provide financial independence for participants as well as inspiration and pride in the neighborhood for the community at large. The programs are heavily focused on recycling and contribute to reducing waste and awareness of broader ecological issues in Kampala.