Amplifying Tech Usage in Uganda

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Vision

To become a trusted digital knowledge platform in Uganda and East Africa, empowering individuals, businesses and communities to participate confidently in the digital world through practical guidance, and resources that support innovation and growth.

Mission

To make technology accessible and useful to more people in Uganda by providing practical tutorials, reliable information and digital education that help people solve problems, develop skills and make better use of digital tools.

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Accessibility, practicality, accuracy, innovation, empowerment and integrity guide our work, ensuring digital information is clear, reliable, useful and inclusive, while helping people build skills and use digital tools with confidence.

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Amplifying Tech Usage in Uganda

At GetDigital, we believe digital literacy is no longer optional, it’s essential. We are a Ugandan not-for-profit organisation committed to equipping underserved communities with the digital skills needed to thrive in today’s world. From informal SME sectors and youth groups to refugee communities, our mission is simple: to close the digital divide and open doors to opportunity. Our areas of focus are broad, but deeply impactful. We train people in:

Digital skills for informal SMEs
Agri-tech for rural farmers
Youth digital upskilling

E-government portal literacy
Refugee and host community inclusion
Women and girls in tech

GetDigital empowers Ugandans with tailored digital skills for SMEs, youth, refugees, agri-tech, e-government portals, and women’s digital inclusion for growth.

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Digital skills for informal SMEs

Mobile marketing, branding, digital payments Use of WhatsApp Business, Facebook pages, Google Business Profile Basic financial tools and inventory systems Intro to AI for small business operations

Youth digital upskilling

Freelancing platforms (e.g. Upwork, Fiverr Social media content creation and monetisation Website development and SEO Use of AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Notion, etc

Refugee and host community inclusion

Basic ICT literacy for refugees Digital storytelling and content creation Skills for digital micro-enterprises Accessing online civic services

Agri-tech for rural farmers

Using mobile tools for weather tracking and crop planning Digital record-keeping and mobile money integration Linking farmers to online marketplaces Using AI and mobile apps for farm management

E-government portal literacy

Navigating URA, NIRA, NSSF, and business registration portals Digital tax tools and e-licensing Access to national documents and services Cybersecurity and safe digital practices

Women and girls in tech

Digital literacy for women-led SACCOs and groups Safe internet use and privacy training Intro to e-commerce (e.g. Instagram Shops, Jumia) Empowerment through podcasting, blogging, and YouTube

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Cyberiad Labs

Cyberiad Labs is an AI school for everyone, from nurses, teachers and shop owners to students, parents and software engineers. It teaches practical AI skills anyone can use

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Amara Hub

Amara Hub is a ‘think-and-do tank’ that equips communities and emerging leaders with the knowledge, networks, and resources to thrive in a changing world. Providing on-demand and rapid

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Raijin Tech Hub

Raijin Tech Hub crafts state-of-the-art digital solutions that drive innovation and accelerate growth. From custom software to IT consultancy, we deliver excellence that transforms businesses

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XyberEdge Technologies

Professional IT Infrastructure and Information Security advisory services. We help organizations across Uganda, East Africa and beyond adapt to the evolving tech landscape.

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Ministry of ICT & National Guidance

The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance was established in June 2006 with a mandate of providing strategic and technical leadership, overall coordination, support, and

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National Information Technology Authority - Uganda

The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) is a government agency established by the NITA-U Act of 2009 as an autonomous statutory body. Its mandate is to

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Amplifying Tech Usage in Uganda

What Solutions We Provide

Digital skills for informal SMEs

Youth digital upskilling

Refugee and host community inclusion

Agri-tech for rural farmers

E-government portal literacy

Women and girls in tech

Learn practical AI skills for everyday life

Partners we work with

Cyberiad Labs

Amara Hub

Raijin Tech Hub

XyberEdge Technologies

Ministry of ICT & National Guidance

National Information Technology Authority - Uganda

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