Training Luthiers.
Sharing Music.
Changing the World.
At DuncanAfrica Society, we believe music has the power to transform lives — and that transformation begins with opportunity. Our mission is to combat poverty in East Africa by training young people in the skilled trade of guitar building, and by placing the world-class instruments they craft into the hands of local musicians, churches, and community programs.
Be Part of the Story
Sponsor a Guitar in Uganda
Sponsor a hand-built DuncanAfrica guitar and place it in the hands of a musician, student, or community leader in East Africa. Your sponsorship supports both the luthier who built the guitar and the person whose life will be changed by it.
Become a Recurring Donor
Your monthly financial gift directly fuels our mission to combat poverty through skilled craft training and music. As a donor, you become part of a growing community investing in hope, opportunity, and long-term impact in Africa. Every contribution, whether one-time or recurring, helps us build a future where music and dignity go hand in hand.
Own a DuncanAfrica Guitar
We regularly keep a limited selection of professional-grade guitars in stock — available in a variety of body styles, tonewood combinations, and finishes. Whether you’re looking for a stage-ready dreadnought or a responsive parlor for songwriting, we invite you to contact us about current availability.
How We Make an Impact
We Train Luthiers
Through hands-on instruction and mentorship, we equip young Ugandans with advanced guitar-building skills. From selecting tonewoods to final setup, students learn every step of the craft in a professional workshop setting. This training not only builds high-value skills — it opens doors to meaningful, dignified employment.
We Build Exceptional Guitars
Since 2007, DuncanAfrica guitars have been known for their quality, tone, and craftsmanship. Every guitar is made with premium materials, includes stage-ready electronics and reliable hardware, and is backed by a warranty. These instruments rival the best on the market — and they’re built by graduates of our training program.
We Place Instruments Locally
Now, we’re focusing on getting these instruments into the hands of those who need them most — East African musicians, churches, schools, prisons, and programs for underserved youth. Each placement supports creativity, healing, worship, and community building.
You Can Help Make This Possible
Sponsor a Guitar. Sponsor a Story.
A gift of $569 USD sponsors the full cost of a DuncanAfrica guitar — built to the same standards as our export models and delivered to a local recipient. Want to give with friends or over time? We offer flexible group and installment options. Donations are tax-deductible in Canada, and we’ll even connect you with the story of the musician or program that receives the guitar.
