How digital skills are reaching Uganda's out-of-school youth
Uganda's out-of-school youth are gaining digital skills through alternative training programs, changing their life trajectories. The country faces challenges in its formal education system, with many learners dropping out and lacking access to opportunities.
Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world, with eight out of ten people under 35. However, many learners drop out of the education system, and nearly half of youth are not in school or engaged in economic activity. Alternative training programs are helping out-of-school youth gain digital skills, with some becoming successful software engineers. Financial constraints, household work expectations, and lack of awareness are barriers to education. The formal education system faces challenges, including a stigmatized vocational education and a still-developing competence-based curriculum. Digital skills programs are providing a lifeline for those left behind.
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