- A registered Ugandan joy initiative
Reclaim your right to play
Qweshunga is a community where adults reclaim joy, connection, and the freedom to be fully human — through the radical, healing act of play.
Qweshunga (verb)
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“To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.” From OMWESHUNGO — Runyankole-Runyakitara, Western Uganda.
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YouTube films and podcast conversations that ignite curiosity and celebrate playfulness.
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Qweshunga Day, the Book Bar, and gatherings across Kampala & Nairobi. The heartbeat of the community.
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Tools to embed play in daily life — the Book Exchange, Buddies Project letters, and essays.
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Thought-provoking videos and conversations that ignite curiosity and celebrate playfulness. Straight from the @qweshunga channel.
04 OCT 2025
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Qweshunga Day · 5th Edition
Ndere Cultural Centre, Kampala — a landmark venue for our biggest celebration yet. Bouncing castles, music, dance & food.
Play meets purpose at Qweshunga!
How a single afternoon of unstructured joy became a movement for healing, learning, and being fully human.
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Live · Book Exchange
A living library for the community
Borrow, share, and discover books passed hand to hand. Plus the Buddies Project — handwritten letters between strangers.
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