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Visual Arts Practitioner & Consultant, Owekitiibwa Nuwa Wamala Nnyanzi, honored by the Kabaka of Buganda in 1992, joins us in episode 4 and trails tales of generosity across generations as he shares his life's journey.

It is made evident that the impact of generosity lasts beyond just the initial giver and receiver, and this has greatly influenced the artist and person that Owekitiibwa Nnyanzi has chosen to be. He is a living testimony of generosity and offers his art and knowledge in the same manner. 

Heritage activist, Emily Drani joins us in this episode as we dive into the value of generosity, especially in a society that is increasingly individualistic.

She trails her experiences of cultural diversity and generosity from her childhood to the season at which she worked as Executive Director of the Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda. And through this points out the powerful effect of generosity on the greater good of the community and through generations.

Tshaka Mayanja, renowned Ugandan musician who has transformed lives through his gift, describes himself as a mystic man.

As he takes us through his musical journey in this episode, it is evident that it has not been a one man journey. It is filled with generosity that he has shown as well as received.

He shares with us different stories on platforms he has founded like the Jazz Safari Festival, and various ways in which he and fellow musicians have given back to community

Sinza, a fictionally animated character who through educational videos teaches children and her wider community about health and nutrition issues, sits at the helm of The Sinza Project.

In episode 1 of this season, we are joined by Rita Kayeny, Executive Director at Sinza and Sonia Abiyinza, Managing director at Sinza. They walk us through the organizations origin and mission, highlighting the ways in which generosity has carried them and guides them. Emphasizing that even in its simplest forms, generosity is powerful.

We travel to Kapchorwa for this season finale, and meet Mr. Joshua Cheptegei, Ugandan long distance runner and current 5000 & 10,000 metres world record holder.

Kapchorwa, he tells us, literally means 'home of friends'. Generosity lies in their geography and in their DNA. And he shares anecdotes of ways his community propelled him towards his dream and ways in which he is doing the same for children and individuals in Kapchorwa.

As we draw closer to the end of the season, we sit down with Pastor Moses Mukisa, founding pastor of Worship Harvest Ministries. Through wise and gentle words he brings to light not just the importance of generosity,  but the importance of a justice driven generosity. One that builds bridges, transforms rather than sustains dependence and builds relationships. 

These and other principles have been the foundation on which the Worship Harvest Church community has been. built. And in turn have been the principles that they seek to transform their communities with. 

Ms. Doreen Nawejje, CEO of Women and Children with albinism Uganda, joins us in episode 7 as we delve into her journey with the organisation and the role generosity has played in her immediate and extended community.

She is an artist and teacher who describes herself as positively living with albinism, and moved by the example of her own parents, sibling and grandmother, has dedicated her life to supporting people living with albinism.

As she shares, it is clear that a key element at the foundation of generosity is acceptance.

Barbara Kasekende, Corporate Social Invrstments Manager at Stanbic Bank Uganda, aims to do two things everyday; learn something new and impact a life.

It is her perspective on impact, tied to generosity, that drives her to give back to the community, particularly young people.

She shares with us how she uses her platform at Stanbic Bank, to implement programs that provide holistic education to young people and guide them on their journey towards self awareness. Being self aware, understanding your value and uniqueness are the first step to making an impact and living a life of generosity.

Ruth Bahika, child psychologist and Founder, Director at Grace Villa (a sanctuary for at risk girls in Kabale) shares with us the journey that led her to start the home and the generosity that has kept it running for the past 7 years.

Grace Villa has been built and run on the generosity of community. And this has come out of people’s innate desire to give, which is strengthened by various examples and expressions of generosity that they are exposed to.

Wetsemba Miriam, documentary photographer and Jim Joel Nyakaana, travel and documentary photographer take us behind their lenses in episode 4 of this season.

Commissioned by CivSource Africa, they travelled across various regions within Uganda, to document expressions and symbols of generosity.

Both share with us what they saw and learned from the communities they visited. They both underscore that stories are a part of the way you journey with a community into who they are. These very stories are important in highlighting our circular forms of giving, and the ways we spill into each other, despite colonial narratives and borders that have been created.