ICT Project

A. School – ICT Clubs

EFPU ICT project aims at bridging the digital divide by providing access to ICT resources and skills development for students in underserved areas. The project therefore empowers students to become active participants in the digital age so as to foster a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and digital literacy among young people.

The project therefore is involved in:-

• Develop digital literacy skills: Equip students with a comprehensive range of digital competencies, including hardware and software proficiency, internet safety,
• Foster innovation and creativity:
  Encourage students to develop ICT-based projects that address local challenges and opportunities,promoting critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Enhance ICT infrastructure management: Empower students to take ownership of ICT lab maintenance, troubleshooting, and resource management, ensuring the sustainability of the labs.
• Integrate ICT into teaching and learning: Support teachers in effectively integrating ICT into their classrooms to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Bridge the digital divide: Ensure equitable access to ICT resources and opportunities for all students, regardless of their socio economic background or location.
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills: Cultivate students’ leadership potential through club management roles and foster collaboration among club members.
• Promote digital citizenship: Equip students with the knowledge and skills to use technology responsibly and ethically, addressing issues such as cyberbullying, online privacy, and misinformation.
• Create pathways to further education and employment: Connect students with higher education institutions and potential employers to provide career guidance and support.

ICT clubs is more than just a project; it is a strategic investment in Uganda’s future. By empowering young people with digital skills and fostering a culture of innovation, the project contributes significantly to the nation’s development trajectory. The initiative aligns seamlessly with the broader goals outlined in Uganda’s National Development Plan.

It is a catalyst for human capital development, equipping young people with the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st-century economy. By bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to ICT resources, the project contributes to social inclusion and poverty reduction. Furthermore, it supports the government’s efforts to diversify the economy and promote knowledge-based industries.

Impact

A total of 3 secondary schools have been reach in 1 districts

B. Digital Skills Development of Rural Unserved & Underserved Communities

EFPU empowers community members to access vital information, improve market decisions, discern reliable sources of information, and participate more effectively in the digital economy. This project therefore aims to bridge the digital divide by providing essential digital literacy training, fostering socio-economic empowerment, and enhancing access to critical online government services among unserved and underserved communities.

The project recognizes that limited access to and use of digital technologies in rural unserved and underserved parts of Uganda is accompanied by a lack of digital skills across different social groups (e. g vendors) and businesses. This deficiency includes basic digital skills and competencies, which allow individuals to interact online and consume digital goods and services, as well as advanced skills, which empower the workforce to take advantage of technologies for enhanced productivity and economic growth.

EFPU therefore understands that digital literacy and awareness are key drivers for new business models, applications, and services necessary to develop and contribute to the social cohesion and economic prosperity in rural areas. Digital skills and competencies of citizens are significant for a community, especially in rural areas, as digital literacy means social inclusion, offers working and business opportunities, and can help simplify people’s every day. The project therefore carries out trainings and distribute digital infrastructures among unserved communities.

Our impact

33 people from 1 districts have been reached

C. Digital Literacy for the Elderly

The EFPU digital literacy skills for the elderly aims at enabling the elderly receive digital skills to ably engage with ICT services since they are big contributors to the creation of wealth, acquisition of vital health information needed by the elderly for their wellbeing.

The project developed a comprehensive digital skills training curriculum for the elderly with no or very basic digital literacy which it uses to conduct training sessions for the elderly using a combination of hands-on demonstrations, role-plays, and issuance of audio/video/text/imagery for post training session practice. EFPU then closely monitor the trainees as they apply their acquired skills in their work, community activities, associations, as well as availing with hand holding technical support/advice.

The project aims to:

• Enable the elderly to acquire digital skills for them to be active citizens and socially included in respect of e-governance, business, social life, citizen participation and continuous learning.
• Enable the elderly to keep in touch with the changes in technology.
• Increase older peoples’ trust and confidence in doing things online.
• Improve digital inclusion to ensure that the elderly can equally and equitably access, and make use of the ICTs.
• Enable elderly to obtain information and knowledge on ICTs that can assist them improve the prevention of illness and boost health and well-being.
• Reducing social isolation for older persons

Our impact

36 eldery have been impacted from 1 districts