The Buganda Heritage Association (BHA): Preserving Culture, Strengthening Diaspora Communities

For more than two decades, the Buganda Heritage Association (UK) has served as a bridge connecting Baganda abroad to their cultural roots. Through education, events, welfare support, and heritage advocacy, BHA has become a central institution for diaspora identity.

Origins & Purpose

BHA was established to:

• preserve Buganda culture
• support the Kabaka’s initiatives abroad
• build unity within diaspora communities
• provide welfare assistance
• encourage cultural education among youth

The organisation operates under values such as respect, integrity, empathy, and unity.

Key Community Programmes

1. Cultural Education for Youth

Workshops on Luganda, customs, Buganda history, and traditional etiquette.

2. Diaspora Welfare Support

Assistance to families facing emergencies, deaths, or hardship.

3. Heritage Events & Celebrations

Including:

• Kabaka’s Birthday Run – UK
• Coronation Anniversary celebrations
• Buganda cultural conventions
• Heritage exhibitions

4. Youth Leadership Initiatives

Through programmes like bridging the gap, mentorship, and public speaking platforms.

5. Community Integration Support

Helping new immigrants adapt while staying connected to their cultural identity.

Why BHA Matters Today

In a fast-changing world, institutions that preserve identity are essential. BHA ensures:

• Buganda history is documented
• the diaspora remains connected
• youth inherit cultural pride
• communities remain cohesive

The Legacy Project is one of BHA’s most significant initiatives — linking history, culture, and international heritage preservation.ife might just change the world.