MTN Uganda staff, partners Enhances digital tools and infrastructure to Ariwa Secondary School in “30 Days of Y’ello Care” Campaign

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An MTN employee makes sustainable sanitary towels with the students of Ariwa SS.

 

• MTN Uganda, along with its partners, marked a significant extension of support to Ariwa Secondary School in Yumbe District, West Nile region, as part of the “30 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign last week.

 

• This initiative, an extension of the longstanding “21 Days of Y’ello Care,” celebrates MTN Group’s 30th anniversary and underscores the company’s commitment to effecting positive change in the communities it serves.

 

• The theme of this year’s campaign, “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow: Education for Rural and Remote Communities,” highlights MTN’s dedication to bridging the educational divide in underprivileged areas, aligning with Uganda Vision 2040 and Sustainable Development Goal 4, which advocate for inclusive and quality education for all.

 

• MTN Uganda continues to enhance educational outcomes through initiatives like the MTN Skills Academy and MTN ACE, which develop digital skills crucial for today’s job market.

Monday 17th June 2024. Yumbe, Uganda. MTN Uganda, along with its partners, last Friday, marked a significant extension of support to Ariwa Secondary School in Yumbe District, West Nile region, as part of the “30 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign.

A student uses a computer in the ICT center that was set up by MTN Uganda at Ariwa S S in Yumbe district.

MTN staff after planting vegetables at Ariwa SS in Yumbe.

The MTN Uganda CMO, Somdev Sen (L) planting a tree at Ariwa SS. MTN planted 100 trees in total.

This initiative, an extension of the longstanding “21 Days of Y’ello Care,” celebrates MTN Group’s 30th anniversary and underscores the company’s commitment to effecting positive change in the communities it serves.

Ariwa Secondary School, which provides education to over 1,000 students, including refugees from neighboring countries and members of the host community, received 20 computers connected to the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) to enable students and teachers’ access educational content aligned with the newly introduced Competence-Based Curriculum.

These computers are equipped with a fully paid one-year internet subscription to enhance digital learning opportunities. Additionally, digital skills training was conducted through the MTN Internet Bus, equipping students with essential digital competencies.

The initiative also featured technological enhancements with the installation of solar panels to guarantee a reliable power supply for the school’s facilities and computers. To further support the well-being of female students, a dedicated facility was constructed, and training on menstrual hygiene was provided to foster a supportive learning environment.

In an effort to promote sustainability and improve the school’s surroundings, 100 fruit trees were planted, reflecting MTN Uganda’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Sen Somdev, Chief Marketing Officer at MTN Uganda, emphasized the transformative impact of education: “By integrating technology into learning environments, we open up a world of opportunities for students in underserved areas. Our staff are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the potential of every community to achieve a brighter, more sustainable future.”

This initiative is particularly timely as the government rolls out the competence-based curriculum.

The theme of this year’s campaign, “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow: Education for Rural and Remote Communities,” highlights MTN’s dedication to bridging the educational divide in underprivileged areas, aligning with Uganda Vision 2040 and Sustainable Development Goal 4, which advocate for inclusive and quality education for all.

The campaign has already benefited other institutions, including Kansanga Seed Secondary School in Kampala and St. Joseph’s Aid Society in Kyankwanzi District. Upcoming beneficiaries include Ongongoja Secondary School in Katakwi District, Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial School, and Nekemeya Seed Secondary School in Kalangala District.

Beyond this campaign, MTN Uganda continues to enhance educational outcomes through initiatives like the MTN Skills Academy and MTN ACE, which develop digital skills crucial for today’s job market.

Additionally, the MTN Changemakers initiative, launched last year, supports individuals, organizations

 

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