About Us
We Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion of All Humanity
We are East Africa Visual Artists, an innovative human rights visual media organization that celebrates diversity and inclusion of all humanity. We help communities across East Africa access the tools, training, and support they need to tell their stories through visual media and make our world a better place.
- Visual Storytelling
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Community Empowerment
- Media Training
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Visual Arts Programs
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Human Rights Advocacy
The Human Rights Advocacy program is central to EAVA Artists' mission. We aim to protect the rights of marginalized communities, address harmful norms and policies, and equip changemakers with tools and skills to speak out against injustice so that all voices are heard.
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The Human Rights Advocacy program is central to EAVA Artists' mission. We aim to protect the rights of marginalized communities, address harmful norms and policies, and equip changemakers with tools and skills to speak out against injustice so that all voices are heard.
Deadline: Jul 25, 2025
Free
Max 30 participants
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Arts for Justice
We use creative arts to advance social justice and promote the universality of Human rights. Art has the power to challenge injustice, amplify community voices, inspire public dialogue, and mobilize action for change, faster and effectively.
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We use creative arts to advance social justice and promote the universality of Human rights. Art has the power to challenge injustice, amplify community voices, inspire public dialogue, and mobilize action for change, faster and effectively.
Deadline: Jul 25, 2025
Free
Max 30 participants
Closed
Community Empowerment
We train organizations, activists, and creatives to speak out and demand justice. We build platforms to share their voices and stories. We create safe spaces for learning, nature leadership and solidarity. Through community activities, we build confidence so people can take part in shaping a future where human rights are celebrated and respected
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We train organizations, activists, and creatives to speak out and demand justice. We build platforms to share their voices and stories. We create safe spaces for learning, nature leadership and solidarity. Through community activities, we build confidence so people can take part in shaping a future where human rights are celebrated and respected
Deadline: Aug 04, 2025
Free
Max 30 participants
Our Stories
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Discover the stories behind our work through powerful visual narratives and community testimonials.
Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival
The Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival is Uganda’s only event blending art, culture, and human rights. Hosted by EAVA Artists, it brings together artists, activists, and the public for exhibitions, live performances, films, mural painting, and powerful conversations on justice and inclusion. The festival is free and open to all, creating a vibrant space where creativity sparks dialogue, challenges injustice, and inspires collective action for a more just society.
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Mural Jam – Raising Awareness on Human Rights
Mural Jam – Raising Awareness on GBV and Human Rights
Mural Jam
Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival-Edition 3
Human Rights Are Universal Arts Festival -Edition 1
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Transform Your Voice
Join our fellowship program designed to support creative practitioners from underrepresented communities. Develop skills in impact production, storytelling, and media creation that drives social change.
Months of Training
4
Fellowship Program
Inclusive Narratives Media Fellowship
The Inclusive Narratives Media Fellowship is a transformative program designed to Empower journalists to investigate, publish and report on human rights, marginalized communities, climate change, and democracy. We focus on developing skills in impact production, storytelling, and media creation that drives social change and amplifies marginalized voices..
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Digital Storytelling
- Community Engagement
- Social Impact Projects
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EAVA Artists — short for East African Visual Artists — is a collective that uses art as a powerful tool for human rights, social justice, and community empowerment. We work with artists, activists, and communities to document stories, raise awareness, inspire change, and advocate for the inclusion of all humanity.
We are based in Uganda and work across East Africa.We are collective using art to champion human rights, drive social justice, and empower communities through festivals, murals, films, training, and advocacy.
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