Breakdance for Social Change

The Kimeeza participants are a group of youth dedicated to creating positive change in Uganda. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and have many talents that range from blogging to, as we witnessed last night, breakdancing.

Abraham (Abramz) Tekya comes from Kampala and is the founder of Breakdance Project Uganda, an organization that works with underpriviledged youth throughout the country. BPU uses breakdance and hip-hop to engage these youth in positive group action, providing free lessons to anyone who wants to join. Those who participant are also trained in how to be teachers, enabling them to pass on their skills and to take leadership roles in their communities.

Last night Abramz brought three BPU members to Makerere University Business School to perform and tell other participants more about the project. Their dancing showcased a creative, innovative way to contribute to social change in Uganda. It was also a lot of fun:

Breakdance Project Uganda member Abdul