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What we know

•There are less than 100 functioning libraries in Uganda, a country with a population of nearly 46million people!

•Statistics on early literacy not readily available

•Low income earners struggle to buy story books

•Lack of libraries in communities and schools impedes reading culture

•Lack of good quality books hinders interest in reading

•lliteracy impedes love of reading

•Being in schools does not necessarily mean one is literate; in 2015/16; literacy rates were at 49.9% for children primary three (P.3) & 53.1% in primary six (p.6)!

•Literacy extends beyond mere reading of text and numeracy

•Therefore producing literary products that promote reading; are relevant to the readers and relatable; we can make significant contributions to literacy and early literacy.

•There is need to help improve skills of teaching reading effectively too.

• Our products will include stories that touch diverse topics such as health literacy, mental health literacy, environmental, climate change literacy, financial literacy and many more etc.

Creatives for Economic Development

Igaaza’s Flagship Vision for Creative Economic Empowerment

Unleashing Creative Potential for Uganda’s Future

At Igaaza Creations, we believe creativity is not just an art—it’s a catalyst for economic transformation. Through our Creatives for Economic Development initiative, we are nurturing a new generation of writers, animators, designers, and storytellers who are shaping Uganda’s future—one story, one skill, one enterprise at a time.

This initiative is housed under the Igaaza Creative Business & Literacy Innovation Hub, a unique center of excellence in Uganda that blends storytelling, eco-literacy, entrepreneurship, and research to fuel a thriving creative economy.

Our Focus Areas

•Story-Driven Literacy: Enhancing literacy through engaging, locally rooted storybooks and digital content.

•Creative Skills Training: Equipping youth (70% female focus) with skills in writing, publishing, animation, digital design, and media production.

•Enterprise Incubation: Supporting the growth of small creative businesses through mentorship, space, and market linkage.

•Eco-Literacy & Storytelling: Using stories, music, and visual arts to promote environmental awareness and climate action.

•Policy Research & Innovation: Generating evidence to influence education and creative industry development.

Who We Serve

•Women and girls seeking creative and economic empowerment

•Youth (ages 15–35), especially women and persons with disabilities

•Teachers and learners in primary schools

•Authors, designers, musicians, and animators

•Parents, caregivers, and community leaders

•NGOs, researchers, and policy influencers

Longterm Impact Goals

We place women and girls at the center of our vision for inclusive growth and leadership in the creative economy.

- Train 1,000+ youth—with at least 70% being women and girls—in creative and entrepreneurial skills

- Reach 1 million children through literacy and storytelling programs

- Incubate 500 women-led creative enterprises

- Publish dozens of storybooks, animations, and eco-learning resources

- Become a nationally recognized center for creative literacy and education innovation

Igaaza Creations: A Partner in Transformative Research

*Rooted in Community. Driven by Data. Inspired by Stories.*

Who We Are

Igaaza Creations is Uganda’s homegrown bridge between literacy, research, and social transformation. Established in 2019, with operational roots dating back to 2015, we have cultivated deep ties across Uganda through school-based reading clubs, grassroots outreach, and community-centered storytelling. These engagements, including our work with children, youth, and caregivers in districts such as Kiboga and Kyankwanzi, Wakiso, Hoima, have provided us with deep, ground-level insights that formal research often misses.

Our Research Approach

Our approach begins with listening — a simple but powerful commitment to grounding all our work in the lived experiences of Ugandans. From informal conversations in villages to structured inquiry, we center the voices and realities of peoples lived experiences. Research is not a by-product of our work — it is the foundation. Whether it's a foundational literacy tool or a beautifully crafted literary storybook, every product we develop is grounded in research and refined through real-world insight.

Our Commitment to Children, Youth, and Caregivers

We are deliberate about working on children’s issues, equipping caregivers, and exploring opportunities to empowering caregivers and youth — because we know that transformation begins with the earliest stories we tell and the everyday choices people make. As we grow our consultancy portfolio, we remain committed to co-creating knowledge with communities and turning evidence into action for sustainable development.

Why Partner with Igaaza Creations?

We are nationally rooted and purpose-driven, with a firm commitment to aligning our work with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to directly contribute to Uganda’s development agenda. At Igaaza, we don’t just implement — we imagine, co-create, and innovate. We constantly explore what it takes to transform lives through meaningful research and actionable insights. Our strength lies in blending local wisdom with research excellence and a mission-driven passion to turn powerful ideas into lasting, measurable impact.

Positioning Igaaza Creations for Business Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

Since our official registration in 2019, Igaaza Creations has evolved in response to the dynamic needs of our operating environment. By 2021, following two years of foundational work, we made a strategic shift to align our model more effectively with long-term sustainability and impact. Recognizing the importance of viable business models in advancing our mission, we refined our approach to integrate social impact with business viability.

This renewed strategy reaffirmed our core focus on early literacy and creative education. As part of this evolution, we repositioned key components of our work—mechanized crafts, creative content production, and consulting—as independent business enterprises. These ventures now serve a dual purpose: generating income and providing a strong platform to invest in and scale our social impact in early literacy.

Through this model, we are building a compelling case for business engagement and consulting partnerships, and we invite companies, foundations, and investors to collaborate with us in:

• • Expanding access to literacy for underserved communities
• • Creating child-centered learning environments
• • Driving locally rooted innovations in storytelling and educational content

We believe the private sector has a pivotal role to play in shaping inclusive, empowered futures through strategic social investment. At Igaaza Creations, we provide a platform where businesses can contribute meaningfully—while benefiting from brand alignment with impactful work, community engagement opportunities, and co-created visibility campaigns.