Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial School gets ICT learning boosts from MTN Uganda Staff, partners

Over 380 students at Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial School on Bugala Island in Kalangala District are set to benefit from enhanced access to digital learning, thanks to a generous support of 20 computers by MTN Uganda staff and its partners.

This initiative, valued at Shs100 million, is the highlight of MTN’s extended "30 Days of Y’ello Care" campaign, aimed at advancing education and digital skills across Uganda.

The donated computers, accompanied by one year of fully paid internet connectivity, are designed to bolster students’ ICT literacy and research capabilities.

This initiative aligns with the government’s implementation of the competence-based curriculum, Digital Transformation Roadmap, and Uganda Vision 2040, underscoring MTN Uganda’s commitment to bridging the educational divide and empowering youth in rural and remote communities.

“We, as staff of MTN Uganda and our partners, recognize that education is the cornerstone of a thriving society. This is why we are here today through our '30 Days of Y'ello Care,' determined to make a tangible difference in the lives of the students at Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial School, empowering them to reach their full potential and contribute to a brighter future for our nation,” said Sylvia Mulinge, Chief Executive Officer at MTN Uganda.

 "Access to digital tools is essential in today’s educational landscape, and we believe these computers will play a pivotal role in enhancing learning outcomes for the students here."

In addition to the computers and enhanced digital and financial training on MTN Internet Bus, the support also includes a VIP latrine for girls, a water source, fruit trees, and a school vegetable garden, further enriching the school’s environment and contributing to sustainable development goals.

This year’s Y’ello Care initiative, an extension of MTN Uganda’s long-standing 21 Days of Y'ello Care program, was in celebration of MTN Group’s 30th anniversary. Now in its 17th year, this flagship employee volunteerism initiative underscores MTN's firm commitment to driving positive change within communities across its operations.

Themed "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow: Education for Rural and Remote Communities," this year’s initiative, concluding on 30 June 2024, aims to address the persistent educational disparities faced by underserved regions across Uganda.

The initiative has also benefited other institutions across Uganda, including Kansanga Seed Secondary School in Kampala in the Central region, St. Joseph’s Aid Society in Hoima District, Western region, Ongongoja Secondary School in Katakwi District in the eastern region, and Ariwa Secondary School in Yumbe District in the northern region.

Catherine Kabasoka, the head teacher at Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial School applauded MTN Uganda staff and partners for the support.

“We feel blessed. We have received so much, the computers, the trainings, the vegetable garden and everything else…We are extremely humbled,” she said.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and stakeholders who have supported us in making this initiative a success,” added Mulinge.

“Together, we are committed to making a lasting impact in the communities we serve, promoting inclusive and quality education as a cornerstone for national development.”

MTN Uganda continues to champion initiatives that empower youth through digital skills development, including the MTN Skills Academy and MTN ACE programs.

30 Days of Y’ello Care partners

 Organisation                            Role
1. Tecno Mobile Uganda:     Set up teacher resource centres in four rural schools
2. Maendeleo Foundation:     Digital and Financial literacy Training
3. Sense International:     Inclusive education
4.American Tower Corporation Uganda:    Provide solar power in Katakwi
5. Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS):   Teacher Continuous Professional Development
6. Facesup:    Facilitate Art for livelihood
7. National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC):    Provide eLearning platform with new curriculum content for teachers and learners
8. BAmentor:    Provide scholastic materials
9. BurnRadio:    Youth life skilling and empowerment
10. Casey Foundation Africa:    Combating teen pregnancies and early child marriages in rural communities
11. Wazi Vision limited:     Free eye checkups and consultation in rural communities
12. PinkCode:    Digital skilling in remote areas and digital human rights in teens to combat internet abuse, bullying and vices
13. Klaire Makeovers:    Reading advocate and motivator of dreaming big
14. Malaika Reusable pads and Jars of Clay:    Promote retention and learning outcomes
15. MFI Office Solution:    Provide printer to school
16.Ministry of ICT and National Guidance (MoICT&NG):    Lead on Digital Transformation Road Map
17. Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES):    Lead on education policy
18. Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD):    Advocate for Youth and children affairs
19. Centenary Technology Services:     Facilitate digital literacy
20. Centenary Foundation:    Provide scholastic materials
21. Financial Markets Consultant:    Provide financial literacy
22. Ministry of Kampala and Metropolitan:    Policy oversight and delivery of integrated quality urban services 
23. Kampala Capital City Authority :   Deliver Quality education Services to the City
24. Gejja Women Foundation:    Menstrual Hygiene Training
25.Roofings Group:    Provide 500 fruit trees
26. Stanbic Bank:   Support with education facilities in Yumbe and Katakwi
27. Rak Engineering:    Support towards school infrastructure project 
28. Chrif Enterprises    
29. Rontech Group    
30. Coolwave    
31. Enetworks    
32. Pavicon Engineering:    Provide scholastic materials
33. MUBS EIIC:    Facilitate in career guidance sessions
34 Exquisite Solutions:    Fund girls’ scholastic materials
35. 212 Sacco:     Support towards water system in Katakwi

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