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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