Breakdance Project Uganda is a youth centered project that works directly with young people of different backgrounds in Uganda, with a particular focus on those who are disadvantaged to give them hope and opportunities.

The Project is centered on the belief that everyone can learn and everyone can teach and has the capacity to be a positive role model to others.

BPU has been built around free breakdancing classes currently offered at the Sharing Youth Centre, Kampala and at Gulu Youth Centre and Taks Art Centre in Gulu.

Aims:

> Bridging the gap between the advantaged and disadvantaged and bringing people of different religious, tribal and social backgrounds together

> Promoting positive social responsibility

> Building peoples' leadership skills and self esteem

> Increasing access to formal and informal education

> Generating employment opportunities through private teaching and performances.

> Connecting local and international artists