Desire Luzinda is a Ugandan US California-based recording, performing artiste, philanthropist, and founder of Desire Luzinda Foundation International (DLFI) established on June 5, 2021. With influences from songbirds Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, Desire Luzinda is an inspiring icon in society today.[1][2] Luzinda sings in Luganda, English, and Swahili. Born Racheal Desire Luzinda on 15 August 1980 at Mulago Referral Hospital, Desire Luzinda was raised in Uganda by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Luzinda. Desire Luzinda’s father pursued education and was a Cabinet Minister during Amin’s regime and a Member of the Legislature in the mid-90s. Desire Luzinda went to Buganda Road for Primary one to seven. She then joined Omega College and Makerere High School for A-level education. Desire Luzinda enrolled for a bachelor’s degree in Development Economics at Makerere University and stopped in year two. In 2020, Desire Luzinda graduated as a Medical Assistant at San Leandro Adult School in California. Desire Luzinda worked as a live media presenter with WBS TV from 2005 to 2007. Desire later joined Dembe FM where she worked on an evening drive show with Kasuku, Mayende, and Orlando from February to October 2011 in Uganda Kampala. On 11 November 2014, Desire Luzinda was interviewed by BBC’s Ugandan correspondent, Catherine Byaruhanga following a scandal where Desire Luzinda’s estranged boyfriend leaked her private pictures. Desire Luzinda confirmed to BBC that her lawyers were looking into legal options at that time. Desire Luzinda is in activism, She began her singular charity operations in 2013 by assisting orphaned children at Uplift A child in Lungujja Kampala, Ibanda Babies Home, and many other outreaches that she organized to collect and donate items such as scholastic materials, beddings and food to this orphanage. Due to the history that Desire Luzinda had with being bullied online as a public figure, she started using her story for the young generation to make the right choices when chasing their dreams. This is through Girls and Goals, a campaign she spearheaded in 2018 to fight stigma and depression that is caused by the pressures of girls’ self-esteem. Now based in California, USA, Desire Luzinda is using her fame and success to broaden her philanthropic and noble base. On Saturday 5 June 2021 Desire Luzinda flew back to Uganda and launched her NGO dubbed Desire Luzinda Foundation International (DLFI) in a VIP coveted dinner at Kampala Serena Hotel hosting over 500 guests. Desire chose to make it a norm to celebrate her birthday with those in need. On 16 August 2021, Desire Luzinda, through DLFI partnered with Hairby Zziwa Salon and Academy to give the children a haircut and luncheon to celebrate yet another year of Desire Luzinda their patron. The aim of the foundation is to attract more sustainable, predictable funding, simplify the process of accepting philanthropic contributions from friends, family, and well-wishers across the globe. The foundation works with other communities through projects in education, livelihood, agriculture, and cultural exchange. On 10 June 2021, Desire Luzinda shared her aftermath experience with revenge porn on BBC World Service, the world’s leading public service broadcaster including BBC News Africa , BBC One which is UK ‘s most-watched channel, and the pioneering online-only youth service, BBC Three . Appearing on BBC News Africa World Service’s The Comb, Desire Luzinda made remarks to BBC Swahili reporter, Isaac Mumena and affirmed her new destiny that came from the challenges she went through, <<<update Ref. by Muhumuza Brian / Bryan Morel Publications. Through her launched NGO , Desire Luzinda is still on a divine mission to share the wonderful work of God and inspire others. BBC recognized her for her motivational testimony and artistry as a whole.
