The 2nd Biennial Uganda Consortium of Narrative Practices Conference

Event Overview

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Theme: Decolonisation through Narrative Practices

We warmly invite practitioners, community workers, educators, psychologists, social workers, artists, and students to join the Biennial Narrative Practices Conference, taking place at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, on 10th – 11th December 2025.

This year’s theme, “Decolonisation through Narrative Practices,” will bring together voices from across Africa and beyond to explore how narrative approaches can challenge colonial legacies and strengthen community-rooted wellbeing.

Why join us?

• Take part in an inspiring two-day program of story circles, art-based sessions, music, poetry, and outside-witness practices.

• Learn from leading practitioners and scholars rethinking mental health, education, and community work.

• Explore indigenous and decolonial approaches to psychosocial support, belonging, and resilience.

• Strengthen your practice by bridging narrative theory with real-world applications in schools, families, and communities.

• Build lasting networks of solidarity with colleagues and organisations engaged in narrative work across the region.

Alongside plenary sessions, the conference will celebrate cultural expression and innovation, featuring contributions in music, disability inclusion, publications, and intergenerational dialogue.

When: 10th – 11th December 2025
Where: Makerere University/Public Health Auditorium, Kampala, Uganda

Conference Fees

High-Income Countries: $200

LMICs: $75

Students: $50

Register here https://bit.ly/46MPlkX

P.S.There are scholarships and accommodation offers. Please reach out to the organisers if you're interested.

This is more than a conference — it is the second step in building a movement of solidarity, learning, and decolonial practice.

Join us in shaping narrative practices as powerful tools for cultural affirmation, psychosocial well-being, and social transformation.