National Translation Awards – Deadline for submission of applications: 28 February 2019
Each year, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (MIBAC) awards eight prizes for high cultural contributions in the field of translation and publishing, both in Italian and in foreign languages. The prizes are divided into Major (worth €10,000) and Special (worth €8,500). For further information, please refer to the attached Circular. Applications must […]
Read more(R)evolution Fashion Show Contest for Young Talents 2019
The Embassy of Italy and CAIU – Cultural Association of Italians in Uganda are organizing the (R)evolution Fashion Show Contest for Young Talents 2019 : if you are a young fashion designer, we are providing you with a platform to show case your talent! Twenty young designers will be selected through a competitive process based […]
Read moreHighlighs on the Italian Embassy’s work in 2018 (see presentation)
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Read more“Living Italian style (#vivereALLitaliana) … your way!”. A video competition of Farnesina (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation), in collaboration with “Zooppa.com”
Within the Country Promotion Activities, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation – in collaboration with the digital platform “Zooppa.com” – has launched a competition “Living Italian style … your way!”, directed to young Italian and Foreign Artists. The Participants are invited to produce a short video that narrates, with innovative and original […]
Read moreJoint Local Statement on the Uganda refugees’ response – Kampala, 14 December 2018
The Heads of Mission of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, the European Union Delegation, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America issue the following statement in Uganda. Over many years, the Government of Uganda and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees […]
Read moreSuccess of the Italian Cultural and Culinary Week in Uganda 2018
Under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic, the Embassy of Italy organized the Italian Cultural and Culinary week in Uganda from the 19th to the 24th November 2018. Several gastronomic, cinematographic, educational and musical events attracted thousands of people – among them local Authorities, Italian nationals and international community, local societies […]
Read moreUganda: a meal for 2,500 refugees to celebrate the ‘Week of Italian Cuisine’
The ‘Week of Italian Cuisine in the World’ does not only showcase the excellence of our Country’s agri-food products but is also an opportunity to help those in need. Therefore, as part of the initiatives scheduled for the Week, the Italian Embassy in Uganda organised a Day in favour of the refugees hosted in the […]
Read moreNovember 25th – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
To celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Italy reaffirms its strong commitment to promoting gender equality and combating all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which is among its priorities also in view of its three-year term on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) from 1 January 2019. […]
Read moreThe Italian Cultural and Culinary Week in Uganda (19 – 24 November 2018)
The Embassy of Italy is pleased to announce that the Italian Cultural and Culinary week, organized under the high patronage of the President of the Italian Republic, will take place in Uganda from 19 to 24 November 2018. The program will open on Monday 19 November 2018, at 7.00 p.m., with a gala dinner at […]
Read moreThe Italian pavilion won the prize as the Best National Pavilion of the 26th edition of the International Trade Fair of Kampala (UGITF).
During the opening of the 26th Edition of the International Trade Fair (UGITF) in Kampala, the Italian Pavilion was recognized as the “best national Pavilion”. UGITF, organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), is one of the premier business events in East Africa, and it provides a great opportunity for expansion and networking to participating […]
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