This project was created to empower youth to be more conscious of how ICT can benefit their education. The project consists of interns from Canada and Uganda working together to develop and facilitate practical workshops for high school students in Gulu, that improve basic skills in Microsoft such as Excel and Word and introduction to coding. The aim is also to contribute to leveraging new technologies in the benefit of the teenagers’ education and personal development.
Objectives
Building basic skills in ICT among Ugandan youth
Bridging the gap between youth growth and needs for technical skills in ICT in Uganda
Strengthening skills and providing a platform for students to engage with ICTs
Increasing interest for skill sharing via ICT amongst university students
Sustainable Development Goals
This project responds to the following Sustainable Development Goals