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Kampala, Uganda
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Have you met Dieuconsole?
He's a Senior 3 student and a young artist.
For the last three years, he's been exploring his creativity through different activities and painting.
His work features Uganda's wildlife.
Each painting brings out details that make every subject special.
But there's more to his art than what you see.
Painting has taught him to be more confident.
And to trust the process.
At Faces Up, we create spaces for young people to explore their creativity and develop their skills.
And connect their artwork with people who appreciate and want to own it.
You can find some of Dieuconsole's paintings @SFacesup .
70% of every sale goes towards his school fees.
The remaining 30% supports more art classes.
Would you like to own a piece of his work?
Visit the Faces Up Store @YujoRestaurant or shop online at store.facesup.org !
What does happiness look like to you?
And what kind of community would you love to live in?
These are the ideas at the heart of this year's Faces Up Art Club Inter-School Art Contest.
Learners from primary schools under our Art for Educators Programme are invited to choose one of two themes:
🎨 The Many Sides of Happiness
🎨 The Community I Want
Bring your chosen theme to life through art!
It's an opportunity to explore ideas, express different perspectives and share how you see the world.
And there's more! Winning artworks will be exhibited @akagallery on 21 November 2026, alongside prizes for the winning artists.
So, get creative and submit your artwork!
We can't wait to see what our young artists create.
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I became Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian in 1996, there were only about 650 mountain gorillas left in the world.
Today, there are over 1,063.
We are proud to have contributed to this positive growth trend though our #OneHealth approach to conservation. One of my first cases as the first Veterinary Officer of @ugwildlife was a scabies outbreak in the mountain gorillas. I learned that we cannot protect gorillas without caring for the people who live next to them.
Through
@CTPHuganda we started to Improve health care for families around Bwindi, so diseases like scabies don't pass from people to gorillas.
We train Village Health and Conservation Teams and Gorilla Guardians to monitor both human and gorilla health. We also help communities find livelihoods like Gorilla Conservation Coffee, so the forest becomes a benefit, not a burden. When communities are healthy, gorillas are healthy. That is One Health.
I am humbled to be named a Top 5
@CNN Hero for this work. The winner is decided by your vote.
Please vote at: CNN.com/Heroes 10 votes every day until November 29th.
Thank you for protecting the mountain gorillas and supporting the local communities with us.
#CNNHeroes #WalkingWithGorillas #OneHealth #CTPH #Bwindi
We were excited to have Roland Tibirusya , a volunteer artist who has been volunteering at @abilityksph_Ug (KSPH) for several years and is in charge of Art at the school, join us for a printmaking session.
As the children stamped colour onto cloth, Roland enjoyed seeing their excitement and interaction with Faces Up teaching artists.
Reflecting on the session, he shared:
“The kids are excited by colour… It’s always interesting to be with children, just printing and getting into the session.”
One creation caught his attention: Ninsima Gift’s piece of cloth, carrying a message for her mum: “I love you mummy.” ❤️ She also called the session “wow and perfect!” 😂 We’ll let her keep us guessing what perfect means!
Through each print, the children had room to experiment, make their own choices and keep trying as their patterns took shape.
Thank you, @tibirusya and KSPH, for giving the children an opportunity to experiment, make decisions, have fun and express themselves freely, and for sharing this creative experience with us.
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Make this festive season count! 📲 DM us for bulk orders or shop via the link in our bio! Give joy. Gift creativity. Make a difference. ❤️✨
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Our art-inspired products celebrate children’s creativity, making every gift more than just a gift, it’s a story, a purpose, and a chance to make a difference. 💛 🎄
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POV: You found gifts that look good AND do good!
The festive season is calling, and we’re here to make your gifting extra special! 🎄🥳
#FacesUpStore #FestiveGifting #GiftsWithPurpose #CorporateGifting #BulkOrders #MeaningfulGifts #ShopWithPurpose 🎁
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From thoughtful gifts for your loved ones to corporate gifts for your team and clients, Faces Up Store has something meaningful for everyone. 🛍️💝
We recently fulfilled a bulk order for @zfoundation , and now we’re ready for yours! 👀
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Leave us a comment or send us a message, and we’ll be happy to share them with you.
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Each notebook features #artwork by a child artist, carrying a little piece of their creativity into someone’s everyday life.
Available for retail and wholesale at UGX 15,000 (USD 5) each.
Curious about the other designs available?
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There’s something special about seeing our products in the hands of people who appreciate them. 📷
Our pocket notebooks are our newest addition, and we're proud to see them already finding love.
#FacesUpStore #ArtWithPurpose #YoungArtists #madeinuganda
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Every bag carries a story of creativity, sustainability, and young artistic talent.
And every purchase helps support art education for children in underserved communities.
Looking for a unique gift or a stylish everyday companion?
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👝 An inside pocket for your essentials, with selected designs featuring an additional outside pocket.
💪 Strong straps designed for everyday use. 👀 Scroll through the pictures to discover these features up close!
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🖼️ A synthetic leather front featuring prints of original children’s artworks.
For example, this design features a giraffe painted by Zawade, 15, as part of the Uganda Postage series.
🔒 A secure zipper to keep your valuables protected.
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Art you can carry. Purpose in every detail.
Our #totebags combine creativity, durability, and sustainability to bring you a unique everyday essential.
✨ Thoughtfully designed with:
♻️ Recycled denim backing and recycled inner lining.
#FacesUpStore #ArtWithPurpose
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Some partnerships go beyond hospitality. 📷
Since 2022, @TheLatitude0 has opened its doors to more than guests.
It has created space for children in our program to showcase their creativity, skills and potential.
#FacesUp #ConsciousPartnerships #InvestingInChildren
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Through this continued partnership, @TheLatitude0 is demonstrating how businesses can use their spaces to create opportunities and invest in children’s education.
We are grateful to the management for keeping this partnership alive and making room for children to shine.
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Next time you visit @TheLatitude0 , stop by the reception and discover this beautiful partnership in action.
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