CREATIVE FACILITATION

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Are you looking for a creative facilitator? Someone to conceptualize, design and facilitate highly effective and impactful group sessions, workshops, activities, or retreats that are geared towards team building, cohesion, collaboration, creativity, self-awareness, personal growth, well-being, empowerment, community building, creating safety, cultural awareness, diversity, social change, knowledge sharing, critical thinking, self-expression, effective communication, leadership, and having fun?

Tekya “Abramz” Abraham has the right skill set and experience. He is a skilled, dynamic and passionate creative facilitator, with over one and a half decades of professional work experience. Over the years, he has worked with children, youth and adults of different backgrounds, in various settings. He has done creative facilitation work in Uganda, Mozambique, Italy, Germany, Kenya, Austria, Swaziland, USA, Switzerland, among other countries.

Abramz has worked with schools (local and international), community centres, juvenile and adult prisons, NGOs, festivals, universities, drug rehabilitation centres, foster homes, orphanages, communications companies, government organizations/ institutions, grassroots community programs, arts organizations, commercial companies, and other kinds of partners and clients.

Creative facilitation is a highly effective multi-disciplinary approach to experiential learning and growth. It creates a suitable atmosphere for fostering and enhancing; creativity, learning, cohesion, reflection, critical thinking, interaction, imagination, exchange, practical thinking, trust building, deep listening, risk-taking, self-expression, problem-solving, teamwork, having fun, among other things.

His creative facilitation work comprises of a variety of approaches and tools such as; games, movement, sound, silence, dialogues, group discussions, writing, reading, theatre improvisation, visual art, storytelling, debrief, imagination, questions, presentations, and a lot more.

This multi-disciplinary approach enhances the scope and depth of learning as well as catering to participants with different learning styles. It also opens the doors to different ideas and ways of understanding, through exploring the same topic from the viewpoint of more than one discipline or experience. This also exposes participants to new and diverse disciplines, concepts, thoughts, perspectives, vision, avenues, and also helps them discover new interests.

In addition to conceptualizing, designing and facilitating trainings for groups and teams, Abramz also holds trainings for facilitators, teachers and team leaders.

Abramz is also a facilitation Coach & Consultant at UFacilitate, He helps leaders access untapped potential in their teams by making individuals feel seen and heard. The UFacilitate Community includes expert facilitators from around the world united by our passion for making collaboration work when “messy human stuff”—egos, cultural differences, miscommunication—create silos that put your mission at risk.

Check out some of his CREATIVE facilitation work.

creative facilitation uganda — Abramz facilitating at Save the Street Children Uganda (SASCU) in Kifumbira slum, during one of Breakdance Project Uganda’s community outreaches.

peace corps workshop africa abramz — Abramz creative facilitating during Peace Corp’s gathering of their leaders and volunteers working/ stationed in various African countries. This retreat was held in Jinja, Uganda in 2018.

bridgeworks germany koln uganda — Abramz facilitating with games during one of Bridgework’s rehearsals in Koln, Germany in 2019.

setting intention reconnect retreat uganda — Abramz facilitating an **intention-setting activity** at the “Reconnect Retreat” at Nile It in Jinja, Uganda in March, 2021. This 3-day retreat was organized and facilitated by Abramz and Lara Buchmann.

Abramz facilitating a **community goals and community agreements** session at the “Reconnect Retreat” at Nile It in Jinja, Uganda in March, 2021. This 3-day retreat was organized and facilitated by Abramz and Lara Buchmann.

safe spaces san patrignano — **Creating safe spaces** at San Patrignano community, Rimini, Italy, 2012. San Patrignano is known as one of the most successful drug rehabilitation programs in the world. It is a community for life that welcomes those suffering from drug addiction and marginalization and helps them to once again find their way.

teacher training bushfire Swaziland — Abramz holding a **creative facilitation training for teachers** in Swaziland, as part of the 2014 BUSHFIRE Schools Festival. Over 40 teachers of various subjects, were selected from around the country to participate in these workshops. Abramz was also the first ever trainer that’s not from Southern Africa or Europe to ever be selected to facilitate these workshops.

facilitation bushfire schools festival — Abramz holding a **creative facilitation training for teachers** in Swaziland, as part of the 2014 BUSHFIRE Schools Festival. Over 40 teachers of various subjects, were selected from around the country to participate in these workshops. Abramz was also the first ever trainer that’s not from Southern Africa or Europe to ever be selected to facilitate these workshops.

creative facilitator training Swaziland — Abramz holding a **creative facilitation training for teachers** in Swaziland, as part of the 2014 BUSHFIRE Schools Festival. Over 40 teachers of various subjects, were selected from around the country to participate in these workshops. Abramz was also the first ever trainer that’s not from Southern Africa or Europe to ever be selected to facilitate these workshops.

Abramz was a keynote speaker at the 2025 AISA Global Issues Service Summit (AISA-GISS), a student-led conference held from February 13-15, 2025, at the International School of Uganda (ISU). The conference, hosted by the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) in collaboration with ISU, gathered over 200 students from across Africa with the goal of inspiring participants to make a positive impact in their communities.

The theme of the conference was “Kola Kati,” meaning “Act Now” in Luganda, emphasizing action and leadership. Tekya ‘Abramz’ Abraham spoke about his work with Breakdance Project Uganda, showcasing how hip-hop and dance can be used as tools for education, empowerment, and social change. The conference brought together lots of young changemakers who are passionate about global issues.

GALLERY: Abramz facilitating participatory sessions on social responsibility, creativity and communication, during a Danish and Ugandan youth exchange camp in Kakiri district in July 2008. Organized by Uganda Pioneers Association (UPA).

GALLERY: Abramz facilitating a team building day for DFID/ UKAID staff in Maputo, Mozambique in 2015. It was attended by DFID leaders from different Southern African countries.

UKAID team facilitation tekya abraham abramz — Abramz facilitating a team building day for DFID/ UKAID in Maputo, Mozambique in 2015.

GALLERY: Abramz facilitating another training session with a smaller DFID/ UKAID team in Maputo, Mozambique in 2015.

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bassersdorf switzerland schulhaus steinlig school kids hiphop arts — **Improvisation, freestyle & collaboration:** Abramz creating and performing a rap song with the kids at Schulhaus Steinlig (Steinlig School) in Bassersdorf, Switzerland during 2015 YAEP summer program/ tour. Photo by Kibuuka Mukisa.

school for life foundation uganda — **IMPROVING CONCENTRATION & HAVING FUN!** Abramz facilitating during one of Breakdance Project Uganda’s outreaches at School for Life Foundation in July 2017.

the power of imagination — **EXPANDING IMAGINATION!** Abramz facilitating an imagination expansion activity during one of BPU’s outreaches at School for Life Foundation in 2017.

empowering vulnerable children in mpigi — **FOCUS, CONCENTRATION, ACTIVE LISTENING & HAVING FUN!** Abramz facilitating during one of Breakdance Project Uganda’s outreaches at School for Life Foundation in July 2017.

self awareness retreat — **SELF-AWARENESS:** Using visual art, writing and reflection to improve self-awareness. This evening session was facilitated by Abramz during the “Reconnect Retreat” at Nile It in Jinja, Uganda in March, 2021. This 3-day retreat was organized and facilitated by Abramz and Lara Buchmann.

Creative Facilitation skills, tools and tips for teachers: Abramz holding a session with the Grade 5 teachers of The International School of Uganda (ISU), sharing practical tools and approaches to creative problem solving, community building, empowerment, collaboration, engagement, creating safety, taking risks, managing risks, motivation, conflict resolution, leadership, among other things. This was a follow up to a 6 hour participatory & experiential learning workshop that Abramz facilitated for 44 grade 5 students and their teachers. This was held in November 2023 at ISU.

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FUN, CREATIVITY, GROWTH, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY BUILDING! Abramz facilitating a 6-hour participatory & experiential learning workshop for the International School of Uganda (ISU) Grade-5 students and their teachers. He designed and facilitated a series of sessions for 44 Grade-5 students and 7 teachers, all participating at the same level. This was held at ISU on 30th November 2023.

COHESION, FUN, TEAM BUILDING, SELF-AWARENESS: Abramz facilitating activities at the 2024 Refugee Rising staff retreat at Lake Mburo in western Uganda. Refugee Rising is a non-profit organization that empowers vulnerable refugee women.

Erich Gutenberg Berufskolleg, Köln, Deutschland — **TEAMWORK, DECISION MAKING & HAVING FUN!** Abramz facilitating during a workshop at Erich Gutenberg Berufskolleg Koln, Germany in 2022. Organized by Brigdeworks e.V.

kreative moderationsarbeit in deutschland — **TEAMWORK, DECISION MAKING & HAVING FUN!** Abramz facilitating during a workshop at Erich Gutenberg Berufskolleg Koln, Germany in 2022. Organized by Brigdeworks e.V.

facilitating teamwork and decision making abramz tekya — **TEAMWORK, DECISION MAKING & HAVING FUN!** Abramz facilitating during a workshop at Erich Gutenberg Berufskolleg Koln, Germany in 2022. Organized by Brigdeworks e.V.

self awareness tree of life — **SELF-AWARENESS THROUGH REFLECTION, WRITING & DRAWING:** The ‘Tree of Life’ exercise facilitated by Abramz at the December 2020 “Reconnect Retreat” at Karuna Studio in Naguru, Kampala. This retreat was organized by Abramz and Lara Buchmann.

wellness retreat africa uganda — Using silence and sound to improve **concentration, teamwork and listening** skills. Abramz facilitating at the December 2020 “Reconnect Retreat” at Karuna Studio in Naguru, Kampala. Organized by Abramz and Lara Buchmann.

strengthening bonds through dialogue — **Building and strengthening bonds** through dialogue and movement. Abramz facilitating at the December 2020 “Reconnect Retreat” at Karuna Studio in Naguru, Kampala. Organized by Abramz and Lara Buchmann.

setting personal intentions workshop — **THE POWER OF INTENTION!** Abramz facilitating at the December 2020 “Reconnect Retreat” at Karuna Studio in Naguru, Kampala. Organized by Abramz and Lara Buchmann.

GALLERY: Abramz facilitating a team building day for the staff of Willow International, a non-profit organization that provides holistic and restorative aftercare services to survivors of trafficking, including shelter, medical care, psychosocial support, education, job placement, and legal aid. Abramz conceptualized and facilitated this team building day on behalf of Garcias & Roca Consultants Uganda Ltd. It was held in April 2021. It consisted of group discussions, dialogue, games, community goals & agreements, reflection, theatre improvisation, and other kinds of creative challenges.

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GALLERY: Abramz facilitating a gender mainstreaming training at Educate!‘s head office in Kampala, Central Uganda, for their administrative team, program officers and youth leaders in October, 2016. The training incorporated dialogues, group discussions, games, sound activities, writing, and reading. This was one of the four similar trainings that he designed and facilitated for the Educate! program officers and youth leaders in central, northern and eastern Uganda in 2016.

GALLERY: Abramz facilitating a gender mainstreaming training in Gulu, northern Uganda, for Educate!‘s program officers and youth leaders in October, 2016. The training incorporated dialogues, group discussions, games, sound activities, writing, and reading. This was one of the four similar trainings that he designed and facilitated for the Educate! program officers and youth leaders in central, northern and eastern Uganda in 2016.

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youth community building tekya bridgeworks — **POWERFUL BEGINNINGS!** Abramz facilitating at Erich Gutenberg Berufskolleg Koln, Germany in 2022, during one of BridgeWorks school workshops.. He was facilitating an activity where the young people got to set **community agreements** to help them achieve their collective and individual goals.

powerful beginnings youth facilitation — **POWERFUL BEGINNINGS!** Abramz facilitating at Erich Gutenberg Berufskolleg Koln, Germany in 2022, during one of BridgeWorks school workshops.. He was facilitating an activity where the young people got to set **community agreements** to help them achieve their collective and individual goals.

breakdance project uganda girls games — **STRETCHING THE MIND:** Abramz introducing various games to some of the young female members of BPU.

Building a strong and supportive community: Abramz facilitating team building activities for the staff of Refugee Rising (RR). This was on Day 1 of their retreat at Nile It in Jinja, Eastern Uganda in November 2022. Refugee Rising is a non-profit organization that empowers vulnerable refugee women.

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GALLERY: Abramz guest teaching at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono, as part of the Uganda Studies Program. This was in November 2013. Exploring the power of Hiphop and breakdance as tools for empowerment, community building and social change.

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wakaliwood uganda kids children — Abramz holding a session with kids at Wakaliwood in Wakaliga slum, Kampala in January 2018. Photo by Sarah Waiswa.

uganda slums kids africa hiphop outreach — Abramz with kids at Wakaliwood in Wakaliga slum, Kampala in January 2018. Photo by Sarah Waiswa.

Elly-Heuss Knapp-Realschule, Mulheim, Köln — **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS:** Sealing the deal with the students at Elly-Heuss Knapp-Realschule in Mulheim, Köln, Germany during one of BridgeWorks schools workshops in 2022.

graffiti arts kids children slums kampala uganda — Abramz and Imran after facilitating art and creativity workshops in Kalerwe slum in Kampala, during one of Music Mayday’s community outreaches. 2007. Abramz was also the lead coordinator of this pilot program in Kampala and Gulu, Northen Uganda.

GALLERY: Abramz facilitating a 5 hour creative session during the ‘Four Elements’ international Hiphop convention in Graz, Austria in 2010. The session brought together people of various nationalities, age groups, art-forms and skill levels. The session was made up of movement, games, dance, sound and group discussions.

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GALLERY: DAY 1. Abramz facilitating a collaborative music workshop at INTERAid refugee youth centre in Kabuusu, Rubaga, in January 2015. The group comprised of refugee youth from Congo, Burundi, Somalia, and Rwanda. This culminated into a public performance at Breakdance Project Uganda’s annual ‘Hiphop for Society’ event. This training was a collaboration between INTERAid Uganda, UNHCR and Breakdance Project Uganda.

GALLERY: DAY 2. Abramz facilitating a collaborative music workshop and rehearsal at INTERAid refugee youth centre in Kabuusu, Rubaga, in January 2015. The group comprised of refugee youth from Congo, Burundi, Somalia, and Rwanda. This culminated into a public performance at Breakdance Project Uganda’s annual ‘Hiphop for Society’ event. This training was a collaboration between INTERAid Uganda, UNHCR and Breakdance Project Uganda.

nile it jinja uganda retreat leadership — **EXPLORING LEADERSHIP THROUGH MOVEMENT:** Abramz facilitating a leadership and improvisation activity at the “Reconnect Retreat” at Nile It in Jinja, Uganda in March, 2021. This 3-day retreat was organized and facilitated by Abramz and Lara Buchmann.

GALLERY: Abramz facilitating a gender mainstreaming training in Kibuli, Kampala, Uganda, for Educate!‘s program officers and youth leaders in October, 2016. The training incorporated dialogues, group discussions, games, sound activities, writing, and reading. This was one of the four similar trainings that he designed and facilitated for the Educate! program officers and youth leaders in central, northern and eastern Uganda in 2016.

Städtische Goethe - Gynasium Düsseldorf, Germany — **TEAMWORK, DECISION MAKING & HAVING FUN:** Abramz facilitating at Städtische Goethe – Gynasium Düsseldorf, Germany in 2021, during one of BridgeWorks school workshops.

Düsseldorf bridgeworks jugend — **TEAMWORK, DECISION MAKING & HAVING FUN:** Abramz facilitating at Städtische Goethe – Gynasium Düsseldorf, Germany in 2021, during one of BridgeWorks school workshops.

goethe zentrum kampala uganda — Abramz was one of the panelists at the arts forum organized by Goethe – Zentrum Kampala (GZK), where he was invited to highlight **the role of art in education and empowerment**. This was in November, 2019.

arts in children education — Abramz was one of the panelists at the arts forum organized by Goethe – Zentrum Kampala (GZK), where he was invited to highlight **the role of art in education and empowerment**. This was in November, 2019.

GALLERY: Abramz facilitating a training session for young leaders working with different youth organizations in Maputo, Mozambique. This workshop was organized and hosted by the American International School in March 2016.

bayimba cultural youth and hiphop uganda — Abramz facilitating during the 2015 **Hiphop Boot Camp** in Mbale, Eastern Uganda. Organized by Bayimba Cultural Foundation.

Using creativity and games to explore **effective communication**. Abramz facilitating at Youth Leadership 8 in Kawempe, Kampala in December 2022.

University of San Francisco hiphop pedagogy pedagogies uganda — Abramz guest speaking/ teaching via skype, with the International and Multicultural Department: University of San Francisco. HIPHOP PEDAGOGIES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. Taught Hiphop practitioners and educators, Paul Skeee, Emile YX and Meetali Jain.

poland polish polski hiphop dance — Abramz guest speaking and holding a Q&A session via Skype, with the participants at the “Back to the Breaks” festival in Poland, in 2015.