MTN Uganda Backs Over 25 Grassroots Initiatives with Shs20m Each in Change Makers Drive

MTN Uganda has officially unveiled the beneficiaries for the fourth phase of its flagship Change Makers initiative. The telecommunications giant is committing significant resources to empower community-led projects that are actively tackling grassroots challenges across different regions of the country.

Out of an overwhelming 2,607 applications submitted from Uganda’s five regions, more than 25 standout community initiatives were selected. Each winning project is set to receive support valued at Shs20 million to help scale their operations and deepen their local impact.

According to MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sylvia Mulinge, the programme is specifically designed to empower communities so they can spearhead solutions to the unique challenges affecting them. The selected projects are projected to collectively touch the lives of more than 119,000 people nationwide.

As part of this latest phase, the initiative has also extended direct digital support to Belles Bubu Africa, a refugee-led cultural and media organisation located in Bunga, Kampala. During the launch event, MTN handed over vital equipment including laptops, internet connectivity gear, a camera, and a projector.

Kisanet Tedro, the founder of Belles Bubu Africa, welcomed the development, noting that the tools will significantly boost the organisation’s capacity to document cultural heritage and produce educational digital content.

Overall, the funding and resource injection aim to expand vital community services, bridge the digital divide, and strengthen homegrown initiatives tailored to local needs. Read more details on the Nile Post.