Tusubira Fred is an artist with an inspiring story of hope, resilience and creativity. Fred – or Tsubi, as he is known to his Giving Circle family – grew up in a broken home with a violent and abusive father. Without adequate food, he was always hungry. When his mother was unable to care for him any longer, Tsubi and a younger sister were abandoned before they reached school-age.
Fortunately, Tsubi and his sister were embraced by The Giving Circle, which provided housing and meals
at its orphanage in Jinja. The Giving Circle linked him with a sponsor family from Saratoga Springs, which
offered abundant love, guidance and support while he attended The Giving Circle’s Busoga School, which
laid the foundation for his academic and artistic journey. Tsubi has always felt a deep connection to art, finding it the most profound way to express his feelings, ideas, experiences and observations about his community and life. He also realized that with dedication,
hard work and continued learning, his passion for art could provide him a means to earn a living.
Tsubi completed high school and earned the privilege of attending university — no small accomplishment in
Uganda. With support from The Giving Circle, Tsubi enrolled in the Michelangelo College of Creative Arts,
where he honed his talent. Through his painting and drawing, Tusbi, now 24 years-old, aspires to create more
opportunities for himself and his little sister. He dreams of making a positive impact in the lives of others,
especially those in need, by using his artistic abilities to communicate powerful messages of hope, love
and resilience. By purchasing one of Tsubi’s paintings, you can add a unique piece of art to your collection and become a part of his extraordinary journey.