KAMPALA
The Race for Equality campaign by Brass for Africa climaxes on Sunday 22 March , 2026, in Kampala, with the completion of a 314-kilometre solidarity ride aimed at supporting disadvantaged children and youth.
The crowning event will take place at the organisation’s headquarters in Nsambya under the theme “We Are One.”
A team of cyclists, known as the Pearl Riders, is expected in Kampala on Sunday, marking the completion of a long-distance journey from Nakivale Refugee Settlement in western Uganda to Kampala, raising awareness and funds for vulnerable communities.
The riders include Brass for Africa founder Jim Trott, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Agassi, Kyangwali refugee settlement commandant Michael Nabugere, and fitness coach Loise Njeri, among others.
Umar Kiseka, Marketing and Communications Officer, Brass for Africa says the campaign aims to promote equality and opportunity for young people, especially girls, refugees and persons living with disabilities.
“The ride symbolises unity and solidarity with vulnerable communities, reinforcing the message that regardless of our backgrounds, we are one in the pursuit of equality and opportunity,” Kiseka said.
Funds raised will support programmes in music education, life-skills training, career development and health awareness, benefiting at least 300 disadvantaged young people.
The event will feature a band march, musical performances by student ensembles and a special showcase by the Tayside Pearls Band, an all-girls group that highlights the role of music in empowering young women.
Kisekka added that beyond entertainment, the performances will demonstrate how music is being used to promote education, leadership and public health awareness, including HIV prevention and mental health.
He urged the public to support the initiative through donations and engagement, as organisers emphasise that collective action is key to building equal opportunities for all.
