BARK CLOTH PROJECT
In December 2005 UNESCO issued a third proclamation of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The art of bark cloth making in Uganda was recognised as one of the master pieces.
Consequently the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO in conjunction with the division of culture at UNESCO headquarters launched a project supported by funds in trust from the government of Japan to revitalize and safeguard the practice of bark cloth making in Uganda.
The project has three main goals: To revitalise and promote the transmission of knowledge and skills related to bark cloth making particularly to the youth in Uganda.
•To create environments in which bark cloth can be utilised.
•To establish a framework in vocational education at the National level for recognising the skills required for bark cloth making. Major Components Awareness creation Informing the general public about bark cloth making through radio programmes, a museum exhibition and a brochure.
Radio programmes about bark cloth production have been aired on the National radio. More programmes were aired in December 2008 on Radio Buwama which is located in the project area.A brochure in English and Luganda languages has been produced and copies given to stake holders and interested parties. Click to download English Version or Luganda Version of the Brochure Documenting Suitable mituba Tree Species The documentation of thr suitable mitubatrees was done by National Forestry Resources Research Institute.For a full report, Click here to Download. Planting Trees for future use This activity is being implemented by Natioal Forestry Authority and Mpigi District Forestry Service. It is still going on. Details will be availed as soon as the activity report is ready. Using Barkcloth in Crafts making A creativity Workshop for crafts makers was organised at Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art in the modern ways of using bark cloth. Click here to download activity report Establishing a Certification Process in Vocational Education This component was implemented by Uganda Vocational Qualification Framework, a body under Ministry of ducation and Sport. As a result, an Assessment Training Package has ben produced. The Ministry of education will consider its inclusion in Vocational Training.Click to download the training package. Training Young People in Bark cloth making Developing a Museum Visitor Programme for Schools Obtaining a Trademark for Bark cloth
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Uganda journalists and friends of the media in a procession to mark World Press Freedom Day. The procession was led by the Secretary General of Uganda National Commision for UNESCO, Mr. Augustine Omare Okurut. Earlier on a number of training workshops for journalists were organised in Hoima, Lira, Mable and Kampala. 
