Universal Digital Acceleration Program

Over a million refugees in Uganda will be given the opportunity to upskill online, improving both digital and non-digital skills. The Ugandan Permanent Secretary for ICT and National Guidance informed the public of the five-year Universal Digital Acceleration Program.
The program starts on 1 July 2023 and aims to offer skills training classes, particularly related to the online business needs of the labour market.

In partnership with the World Bank, the Ugandan government is to provide refugee communities in the country with the infrastructure needed to facilitate internet access and the online operations of the skills training programme. As of now, the government, in concert with the Ugandan Small Scale Industries Association and Centenary Industries Limited, have already raised UGX 15 million ($4000USD) to offset the costs of expanding the computer lab at Refugee and Hope International, the largest non-profit refugee home in Kampala. The centre offers documented refugees with skills training in the areas of language and entrepreneurship. It also offers counselling to those affected by trauma.

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The Universal Digital Acceleration Programme marks a crucial step towards bridging the digital divide and enhancing opportunities for refugees in Uganda, enabling them to acquire vital skills and access information that can positively impact their lives.

Stay with us for more updates on how to apply and enrol for the program.