Toonda

Cultural Community Centre Toonda for education, women empowerment, arts and culture in Fort Portal.

14/04/2026

Meet Mosh — the facilitator for our upcoming poetry workshop as part of the Toonda Book Festival. The Toonda team first connected with him during a creative writing workshop at VORM, and his passion for storytelling and expression immediately stood out. Excited to have him join us and share his craft with the community.
Looking forward to a powerful, inspiring session.

12/04/2026

Meet Levis Chidolo, facilitator of our creative writing workshop “Unmuted”, happening at our book festival this month ✍️📚✨
Levis Chidolo Kajibwami is a Congolese filmmaker 🎬, poet 🖋️, and storyteller based in Uganda, using creative arts to empower refugees. As founder & CEO of Voice of Refugee Media (VORM), he champions storytelling, digital skills 💻, and mental health advocacy 🧠 for marginalized communities.

We’re proud to continue our meaningful partnership with Levis and VORM 🤝 and look forward to welcoming you back to Toonda this month 🌿

07/04/2026

🐣✨ This Easter at Toonda, we’ve been sharing joy in the simplest ways — playing games, spending time together, and sharing meals.
A special highlight was a beautiful short play, written and performed by our volunteer Peace, who has been rehearsing with the children over the past few days 🎭💛
Food may be little, but when we come together, it becomes a feast. 🍽️🌸

31/03/2026

🌿✨ Find your peace at Toonda Cottage ✨🌿
A hidden gem for couples and nature lovers, offering a simple, cozy treehouse stay wrapped in comfort and calm.
🍽️ Breakfast & dinner served on the terrace
🔥 Private bonfire under the stars
💆 Massage on demand for total relaxation
Stay with purpose and help support a sustainable experience 🌍💚 For bookings: +256 (0) 756311502 | +256 (0) 790828624

26/03/2026

📚✨ Save the date – Toonda Book Festival is coming!
We want to show you our progress 😉 and if you’d like to donate books, you’re very welcome too.
Have an activity to share or something to contribute? We’d love to have you involved.

Join us at the Toonda Library community for a vibrant weekend of stories, creativity, and connection for all ages.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:
🔥 Storytelling by the campfire
🎬 Movie under the sky
🛠️ Hands-on workshops
🎭 A lively closing show with dance, play, and stories
✨ …plus a few surprises along the way

Want to take part?
Block your Saturday night for the open mic—come read your poem or story.
Bring your family on Sunday afternoon for the closing show.

Open to all, including non-participants and non-Rutooro speakers:
Friday – 🎬 Movie under the sky
Saturday – 🎤 Open Mic
Sunday afternoon – 🎭 Closing show

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19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak 🎨🌙✨
Mark the end of Ramadan by honoring creativity, culture, and community. May art and craft strengthen bonds and celebrate heritage.

18/03/2026

A week ago, we welcomed our new volunteer, Peace, to Toonda — and already, she’s been warmly “adopted” by the kids, youth, women, and the whole community 💛
From laughter-filled activities to joyful moments of connection, it’s been beautiful to see bonds form so quickly.

Thank you for continuing to support and love Toonda — this is what community looks like 🌱✨

16/03/2026

WHO AM I? 🤔✨
Where culture 🌍, craft 🧵, community 🤝, and creativity 🎨 meet —
Connecting people through art, heritage, and shared experiences.

Answer: Toonda. 🌿

14/03/2026

Breathe. Reset. Create. 🌿🎨🔥
Our first retreat .lakehouse was filled with powerful new experiences. Guests reconnected with themselves, made new friendships, and reset their minds, hearts, and bodies.
From drumming to the beat of the bonfire and learning new dances, to guided meditations leading into art therapy — we explored the lesson of playing with colours. Discovering how colours connect to emotions, movement, and creativity opened new ways to reconnect with yourself.
Word is spreading fast and the next retreat is already filling up. Join the waiting list now and give yourself the space to pause, recover, observe, and move forward renewed.

11/03/2026

Breathe. Reset. Create. 🌿🎨🔥
Our first retreat at .lakehouse was filled with powerful new experiences. Guests reconnected with themselves, made new friendships, and reset their minds, hearts, and bodies.
From drumming to the beat of the bonfire and learning new dances, to guided meditations leading into art therapy — we explored the lesson of playing with colours. Discovering how colours connect to emotions, movement, and creativity opened new ways to reconnect with yourself.
Word is spreading fast and the next retreat is already filling up. Join the waiting list now and give yourself the space to pause, recover, observe, and move forward renewed.

10/03/2026

Breathe. Reset. Create. 🌿✨🧘‍♀️
Our first retreat at .lakehouse House was a huge success, and we can’t wait for the next one in the second half of the year! Make sure you join the waiting list now—word of mouth is spreading fast, and spots are filling up!
Breathe.
Guided nature walks to the waterfalls and lakes 🌊
Sunrise and sundowner meditation on our wooden terrace 🌅
Journaling with words and art ✍️
Nourishing food for body and soul
Learn to give yourself time, reconnect, and truly BREATHE.

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Crater Lakes Region, Kyakataama
Fort Portal

Website

http://www.toonda.org/

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