Supporting Niyabo Foundation’s Work
Niyabo Foundation has been sustained through the commitment of its founder and supporters since its establishment in December 2015.
From the beginning, our aim has been to create opportunities for children and young people through music, cultural education and creative activities. During periods when external funding was not available, the founder personally supported projects and activities in Uganda to help keep the organisation active and connected to the communities it serves.
This commitment has enabled Niyabo Foundation to continue developing its work while exploring sustainable funding, partnerships and other forms of support for the future.
OUR FUNDRAISING JOURNEY
2016 — Early Fundraising Events
In 2016, Niyabo Foundation organised fundraising events to help support some of the costs associated with our activities and projects.
The funds raised helped contribute towards areas such as music and studio activities, video and creative productions, books and educational materials, stationery and community activities.
These early fundraising efforts were an important part of Niyabo Foundation’s development and demonstrated the commitment of our supporters to helping us continue our work.
2018 — Jollof Express, London
In 2018, Niyabo Foundation held a fundraising event in London titled Jollof Express.
The event brought people together through food, culture and community while helping raise awareness and support for Niyabo Foundation’s work.
Jollof Express reflected our belief that fundraising can also be an opportunity to celebrate culture, bring people together and create connections between communities.
SUPPORTING OUR WORK
Over the years, Niyabo Foundation has welcomed different forms of support, including financial contributions, musical instruments, creative resources, professional services and practical assistance.
We have also valued the contribution of people who have shared their time, skills and expertise with our organisation and the young people we support.
Support can make a meaningful difference by helping create opportunities for children and young people to participate in music, cultural education, arts and community activities.
OUR APPROACH TO FUNDING
Niyabo Foundation has explored different ways of supporting its activities, including fundraising events, community initiatives, partnerships and voluntary contributions.
Our experience has taught us the importance of building sustainable relationships with individuals, organisations, community groups and other partners who share our commitment to children, young people, music and cultural education.
As we strengthen and expand our work in the UK, particularly in Barnet and surrounding London communities, we are developing sustainable partnerships and exploring appropriate funding opportunities to support our programmes.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
We believe that transparency and responsible use of resources are essential to maintaining the trust of our supporters and partners.
We are committed to using resources responsibly and in support of the organisation’s aims and activities.
We value the trust placed in Niyabo Foundation by everyone who has supported our work and remain grateful to those who have contributed through donations, time, skills, resources or other forms of support.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our fundraising history is an important part of Niyabo Foundation’s journey.
From our early fundraising activities in 2016 to Jollof Express in London in 2018, these efforts have helped us continue developing our work and maintain our commitment to children and young people.
As we develop our programmes in the UK and build on our experience in Uganda, we look forward to working with new partners, supporters and funders who share our vision of using music, cultural education and creative activities to empower young people and bring communities together.