World Bridge Foundation

12/05/2025

Exhibition Opening This Saturday! – “Portraits of Uganda” 🇺🇬✨�We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest exhibition, “Portraits of Uganda,” at the World Bridge Center, 62 Wall Street, Asheville this Saturday, December 6, 2pm-5pm.
This powerful exhibition will run through March 27, 2026, and we invite you to join us for the opening or stop by anytime for a visual journey that transports you to Uganda.

Curated by our dear friend and longtime collaborator Carrie Wagner, “Portraits of Uganda” offers an intimate look into her time in Uganda—capturing the depth of community, resilience, and connection through the lens of global service learning. Carrie has spent years immersed in Ugandan culture, and this exhibition honors the stories of the people she met, learned from, and continues to celebrate.
Whether you’re already connected to Uganda or simply curious, this exhibition is an invitation to engage, and experience the humanity behind the portraits.

Opening: Saturday, December 6, 2pm�World Bridge Center, 62 Wall Streetcar�On view through March 27, 2026
Come celebrate with us, bring friends, and take a virtual trip to Uganda right here in Asheville. We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌍❤️

09/29/2025

We had a wonderful family benefit event at oneworldbrewing West Asheville last Friday. Huge gratitude to their wonderful team and leaders Lisa and Jay for supporting our mission.

To everyone who joined us, donated, and spread the word—your encouragement, even from afar, truly uplifts us. And lastly, huge gratitude to our talented artists Okema Bosco, chinobayk, and band and Scheffer.

We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you all! 💖

Thank you for being part of our journey!

09/23/2025

The day is tomorrow!!!! Come for the music, Dance for a cause, and help us create a brighter future for young people—locally and globally.

Fri Sep 26, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

One World Brewing, 520 Haywood Road Asheville, 28801

https://events.worldbridgefoundation.org/events/worldbridgefoundation/1873789

09/19/2025

What an incredible week we had during our cultural exchange residency and at the World Music and Dance Family fest! The students were amazing—eager to learn, full of energy, and truly inspiring. Thanks to everyone who came out last weekend. We made lasting friendships and unforgettable memories.

Huge thanks to Principal Mrs Blanton, the Band Teacher Mrs. Hendricks, and the R S Middle School team for your warm welcome and support. And to Doug and the MyRutherfordton—your partnership made this all possible!

Huge gratitude to our talented international teaching artist, Okema Bosco, and for sharing his talent and skills with the students and the Rutherford County community.

We can’t wait to connect again soon and keep engaging our community together. 💛 — World Bridge Foundation

09/12/2025

Get ready for an exciting family fun evening at Kiwanis Park, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, tomorrow Saturday, September 13th! 3pm-7pm

World Bridge Foundation is thrilled to present talented 8th-grade music and band groups from R S Middle School among the different acts that day. Experience the unique fusion of African and Western musical styles as these students shine on stage under the guidance of our incredible teaching artist, Okema Bosco—a highly skilled multi-instrumentalist and global artist.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support our youth and celebrate their hard work and creativity! Come be a part of this unforgettable cultural experience.

08/24/2025

Angel arrived at .org.kampala when she was a little girl, lost her mum and abandoned by her dad. At .org.kampala she found love, support and the opportunity for education. We have been thrilled to be in her life and create opportunities for her to reach global audiences with . Her smile and kindness have brought joy to many children in the US.

08/11/2025

Throwing it back to our residency at Windsor High School last May!

See more photos from the residency here: https://www.photosbynanci.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/Percussion-Discussion-Afrika/Windsor-High-School

Thanks, Nanci!

08/10/2025

From Kampala to New Hampshire, the rhythms traveled far but landed right at home.
Thanks to Percussion Discussion Africa who brought the joy of Ugandan drumming to an assisted living community—sparking laughter, movement, and connection in a place where live music experiences are rare.
This is our mission in action: transforming lives and bringing joy to communities with limited access to global arts.

08/09/2025

We received a grant from to run a residency at . It was a week of rhythm, connection, and self-discovery! (World bridge foundation) co-founder spoke with some high school students that were eager to share their reflections.— it was a week of culture, creativity, and joy.

08/09/2025

Meet Jasmine. She grew up at .org.kampala in Uganda, where music and community became her safe haven. At just 7 years old, she joined Dance of Hope , a platform that gave her the chance to dream beyond the walls of her childhood.
Through the support of the World Bridge Foundation Jasmine’s dreams didn’t just stay dreams — they took flight. She’s traveled the world inspiring countless children.
Today, as young teenager, Jasmine leads workshops in elementary schools, teaching music and dance, and showing young students that their own dreams can come true too.
From the slums of Kampala to classrooms across the globe, her journey proves what’s possible when children are given the tools, the opportunities, and the belief that their voice matters.
-lisada

08/02/2025

While in Uganda, we got to visit our partners of .org.kampala and saw familiar faces of as well us new ones. We have done so much work together, empowering children for several years, many of who have toured the United States with Dance of Hope. exchange,

07/30/2025