The #SkillsForDigitalJobs initiative was born out of urgency, purpose & belief in Uganda’s youth. It moves beyond theory, heavy learning to embrace mentorship, real-world projects, innovation and industry connections - providing practical & relevant solutions to youth challenges.

Indeed! The message must be spread!!!

GermanForeignOffice Netherlands at the EU Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Ireland in Uganda Embassy of Belgium in Uganda Ahunna Eziakonwa Nwanne Vwede-Obahor Refactory Academy National ICT Innovation Hub Italy in Uganda With 144 graduates skilled in AI, software engineering, & data analytics, Uganda proves it has the talent and ambition to thrive in the digital economy. Our duty is to expand opportunities, so no young person is left behind - & inspire those on the path to stay curious & bold.

Pleased to have officiated over the graduation ceremony of the UN Development X Refactory Academy #SkillsForDigitalJobs initiative - one that has equipped Uganda’s youth with high demand skills in AI, software engineering, cloud tech, UI/UX and data analytics. #DigitalSkillsUG

I urged graduates to pair their skills with resilience, creativity, & leadership to build a Uganda, Africa, & world that works. I encouraged them to leapfrog barriers that held past generations back & turn challenges like climate change, poverty, & inequality into opportunities.

Digital spaces should be safe for everyone. Let’s continue to UNITE to end digital violence, tech enabled abuse such as harassment, cyberbullying, doxxing - real threats that silence voices & limit participation for women and girls. 🔗 undp.org/uganda/blog/st… #16days

A pleasure meeting with Meg Kari Hamis, the CEO and founder of 𝐌𝐞𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞, a premium Ugandan specialty Arabica coffee grown on the rich volcanic soils of Mt. Elgon. We engaged on potential partnerships aimed at scaling the coffee value chain and ensuring that

A pleasure meeting with the Hon. Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs - Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi. this week, as we discussed opportunities for deepening #youth skilling in support of Uganda’s transformation agenda under the Fourth National