MTN Uganda Foundation Invests UGX 500 Million in 25 Community Initiatives

The MTN Uganda Foundation  has selected 25 community initiatives to receive UGX 500 million in support under the fourth phase of its MTN Changemakers programme, aimed at supporting locally driven solutions to social and economic challenges across Uganda.

The beneficiaries were selected from 2,607 applications received nationwide. Each initiative will receive UGX 20 million worth of in-kind support, with projects covering health, education, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.

The announcement was made at Beles Bubu Africa in Bunga, Kampala, one of the selected beneficiaries. The refugee-led organisation uses digital media and educational content to preserve African languages and cultural heritage while creating opportunities for refugee communities. It reportedly reaches more than 700 refugees annually, with its educational videos generating over 110 million views on YouTube.

As part of the announcement, the foundation handed over UGX 20 million worth of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment to Beles Bubu Africa’s Digital Futures Hub. The equipment includes laptops, cameras, workstations and projectors, which are expected to support digital learning and skills development.

MTN Uganda Foundation Chief Executive Officer Sylvia Mulinge joined the organisation during the handover and encouraged beneficiaries to continue developing solutions to challenges within their communities.

Through its first three phases, the MTN Changemakers programme supported 75 community initiatives with UGX 1.5 billion, positively impacting more than 119,000 people, according to the foundation.

With the additional UGX 500 million committed under Phase IV, the programme’s total investment has reached UGX 2 billion.

The foundation also acknowledged Kad Initiative Uganda, its implementing partner, for supporting the beneficiaries and monitoring the progress of their initiatives.