DigitalEmpowerment

About Digital Empowerment

Our Story

Born out of love and concern for a generation at risk...

Digital Empowerment for Positive Change is a youth-centered initiative transforming lives in Kezimbira Parish, Kibaale District Uganda. The community has long battled poverty, school dropouts, envy, substance abuse, and gender-based challenges. Amid these struggles, our initiative provides a lifeline of digital literacy, values-based mentorship, and community unity to empower rural youth with purpose, faith, and self-confidence.

Founded in 2018, we started with just 15 students in a small community center. Today, we serve over 200 youth annually through our various programs and initiatives, helping them break the cycle of poverty through education and technology.

Our Vision

To create a thriving, united, and digitally empowered generation...

We envision communities where every young person, regardless of their background, has access to digital tools and education that enables them to reshape their communities with integrity and innovation. Our long-term goal is to establish a network of digital empowerment centers across rural Uganda, creating opportunities for thousands of youth to develop skills that will transform their lives and communities.

By 2030, we aim to have directly impacted over 10,000 young people through our programs, creating a ripple effect that will benefit entire communities through the innovations and leadership of our graduates.

Our Mission

To equip rural youth with digital tools and values...

We are committed to providing comprehensive digital education combined with spiritual and moral values that help young people overcome generational challenges. Our programs focus on practical life skills, community support systems, and personal development to create well-rounded individuals who can thrive in the digital age while maintaining strong community ties.

Through our unique blend of technology education and values-based mentorship, we're creating a new generation of leaders who are not only tech-savvy but also ethically grounded and committed to positive social change in their communities.

Our Values

Empowerment

At Digital Empowerment, we believe in enabling individuals to take control of their futures through comprehensive access to resources and opportunities. Our approach goes beyond just teaching digital skills - we create pathways for youth to apply these skills in meaningful ways that generate income, solve community problems, and build confidence.

Through our entrepreneurship programs and innovation challenges, participants learn to identify opportunities in their communities and develop sustainable solutions using technology. We've seen youth launch small businesses, create community apps, and develop digital services that address local needs.

Collaboration

we believe that lasting change happens when people work together .

We value patternerships and team work weather among voluntieers, staff, local communties , all goball networks; to build collective solutions to communty challenges.

Integrity

We model and teach honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all aspects of our work. Our digital citizenship curriculum emphasizes responsible online behavior, copyright respect, and ethical technology use.

Participants learn that true success comes from doing things the right way, even when no one is watching. We've implemented systems where youth hold each other accountable, creating a culture where integrity is valued and celebrated.

Inclusivity

We actively work to break down barriers and ensure our programs are accessible to all youth regardless of background, gender, or ability. Our facilities are designed to be welcoming to girls and young women, who are often excluded from technology education in rural areas.

We've developed adaptive teaching methods for participants with different learning needs and provide scholarships for those who couldn't otherwise afford to participate. Our goal is to create a space where every young person feels valued and supported in their learning journey.

Innovation

We encourage creative problem-solving and embrace new ideas to address community challenges. Our innovation lab provides space and resources for youth to experiment with technologies like 3D printing, robotics, and app development.

Each term, we host a "Digital Solutions Fair" where participants present projects addressing real community issues. These events have produced remarkable innovations, from mobile apps that connect farmers to markets to digital tools that improve local healthcare access.

Success Stories

"I used to feel like giving up. Digital Empowerment showed me how technology could be my way out. Now I want to be a nurse who develops healthcare apps for rural clinics."

- Annet, 13

"I learned to speak in front of others and help my friends. The coding skills I gained helped me start a small business fixing phones in my village. I never thought I could be a leader and entrepreneur."

- Ronald, 15

"When I look into these girls' eyes, I see who I once was - full of potential but with no guidance. It's our duty to lift them up. Now I train other young women in digital skills that changed my life."

- Wanyana Mariam, Local Mentor

Our Team

Ssebuliba Wasswa Paul

Founder & Project Lead

Khaawa Proscovia

Programs Coordinator

Fr. Pascal Mwambi

Project Cordinator & Mentor

Busuulwa K Peter

Mentor & Trainer

Namuwonge Allen

Mentor & Trainer

Atuhwera Agan N

Mentor & Trainer

Wanyana Mariam

Mentor & Trainer

Lubega Christopher

Mentor & Trainer