HEALING TOGETHER
an ANNUAL GLOBAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIP
Healing Together is an annual fellowship that brings together a select cohort of African solo artists to independently undertake international tours centered on workshops, trainings, and collaborative exchange. Each fellow engages distinct audiences and institutions, using their individual artistic voice to facilitate learning, dialogue, and cross-cultural connection.
Through spoken word, poetry, song, and instrumentation, fellows develop and share their unique African-based personal and community stories, creating platforms for cultural dialogue, documentation, and global engagement while contributing to a broader ecosystem of exchange and impact.
Fellowship Purpose
The fellowship is designed to expand cultural understanding while generating direct support for community initiatives in Uganda. It positions artists as facilitators and cultural ambassadors who connect global audiences to African narratives through structured engagement and creative practice.
The fellowship is designed to:
Develop and document authentic African personal and community stories
Facilitate workshops and trainings across institutions and communities
Strengthen international partnerships through creative collaboration
Generate support for community-based programs in Uganda
Advance cultural exchange through independent artistic engagement
WHO DOES THE FELLOWSHIP SERVE?
Healing Together is designed for independent African artists working in public speaking, spoken word, poetry, folk music, and traditional instrumentation who are committed to storytelling, education, and social impact. It also serves institutions, organizations, and communities that host fellows for workshops, trainings, and collaborative exchange.
Participating partners may include:
Educational institutions and student groups
Arts and cultural organizations
Community-based organizations
Faith-based and mission-oriented groups
Philanthropic and advocacy networks
Story Development & Cultural Documentation
A core component of the fellowship is the intentional development and documentation of African-based stories. Fellows produce and share work that reflects identity, lived experience, and community narratives through multidisciplinary expression.
Creative outputs include:
Spoken word and poetry
Musical and vocal compositions
Instrumental and rhythmic expression
Collaborative and community-based works
Mission Engagement in Uganda
As part of the fellowship cycle, fellows lead short-term engagements in Uganda, facilitating active programs and campaigns within local communities. These include:
Arts-based workshops and mentorship for children and youth
Community outreach and cultural exchange activities
Program implementation aligned with local initiatives
Campaigns supporting long-term community development
These engagements ensure that the fellowship remains grounded in service and local impact.
Fellowship Structure
Healing Together operates as an annual cycle integrating:
Independent international artist tours
Workshops, trainings, and collaborative exchange
Story development and cultural documentation
Fundraising and advocacy presentations
In-country mission engagement in Uganda
Each phase reinforces the fellowship’s focus on global exchange and community-centered impact.
HOST/Join the HEALING TOGETHER Fellowship
Healing Together invites artists, institutions, and partners to participate in this ongoing exchange. By hosting, collaborating, or supporting the fellowship, participants contribute to a growing network that advances African storytelling, cultural connection, and meaningful impact across borders.