• MTN Uganda’’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has announced a substantial contribution of technical equipment and educational materials worth UGX 16 million to the Rotaract Club of Masaka. 

• This support will help Rotaract Club of Masaka set up a comprehensive technical training program at Masaka Main Prison, aimed at empowering inmates with practical skills. 

• Over the last decade, the MTN Foundation has dedicated Shs 30 billion towards more than 250 projects in health, education, water and sanitation, and youth empowerment. 

MTN Uganda’’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has announced a substantial contribution of technical equipment and educational materials worth UGX 16 million to the Rotaract Club of Masaka.  

This support will help Rotaract Club of Masaka set up a comprehensive technical training program at Masaka Main Prison, aimed at empowering inmates with practical skills. 

The initiative, part of the broader MTN Changemakers Initiative, reflects MTN Uganda’s commitment to fostering positive social change and economic development through vocational training and education. 

The program at Masaka Main Prison will offer courses in essential trades such as welding, carpentry, tailoring, and salon services, complemented by the provision of necessary educational materials. 

Segawa Martine represented the CCO, the Chief Community Officer representing Greater Masaka for  MTN Uganda said the telecom’s support to the inmates aligns with its Ambition 2025 strategy  whose aim is to lead digital solutions for Uganda’s progress. 

“At MTN Uganda, we believe that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. It is this  conviction that is driving to equip Masaka Main Prison with state-of-the-art technical skilling equipment,” he said. 

“Our goal is to ensure that inmates acquire the most valuable and marketable skills, enabling them to contribute positively to the country’s socio-economic development. Whether during their time in prison or upon their release, we aim to facilitate their seamless reintegration with their families and communities.” 

He said MTN Uganda is proud to support Rotaract Club of Masaka  at the time the company is striving to enhance sustainability and inclusiveness in the communities. 

This support comes as research published by UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning in 2021 shows that  inmates who participate in education and training programmes are not only  less likely to return to prison but are also  more likely to find employment on release and hence give them a renewed sense of purpose. 

The support of  Rotaract Club of Masaka towards the launch of the technical training program in prison underscore the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving societal improvement and digital inclusion.  

“MTN Uganda invites other organizations and individuals to join in this transformative journey, emphasizing that collective action is essential for a prosperous future,” Male said. 

Rtn Benedict Mulema, the president of Rotaract Club of Masaka applauded MTN Uganda for the support saying it will transform the lives of inmates. 

The MTN Foundation has earmarked UGX 500 million for 25 selected projects across the nation, spanning economic empowerment, education, health, water, sanitation and hygiene. 

This initiative is part of a broader commitment to invest in the nation’s future, targeting youth, women, persons with disabilities, and rural communities across five regions of Uganda. 

Over the last decade, the MTN Foundation has dedicated UGX 30 billion towards more than 250 projects in education, health, youth empowerment, water, sanitation and hygiene, and humanitarian response significantly impacting communities nationwide and cementing its position as a catalyst for positive change and development in Uganda. 

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About MTN Uganda Foundation 

The MTN Uganda Foundation is a not-for-profit legal entity that was inaugurated in July 2007 as a vehicle through which MTN Uganda implements its corporate social investments (CSI). The Foundation strives to improve the quality of life in communities where MTN Uganda operates in a sustainable way. Its purpose is to bring about meaningful, measurable, and sustainable change that helps disadvantaged and rural communities to become self-sufficient. With a focus on innovative technology, we aim to uplift communities towards independence in this bold new digital world. The Foundation invests resources for social redress, thus economic empowerment, education, health, and humanitarian response. The Foundation implements projects that are highly enabled by ICT solutions. 

About MTN Uganda 

MTN Uganda is a leading telecoms company in Uganda with a primary objective of carrying on the business of a national operator of a telecommunications network pursuant to the National Telecommunications Operator (NTO) licence granted by the Uganda Telecommunications Commission (UCC). Among our offerings are network services, digital and financial technology services, interconnect and roaming, sale of mobile devices, and MTN Mobile Money (conducted through subsidiary MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited). MTN has a presence in all 134 districts of Uganda. Services are delivered through a network of over 162,000 MoMo agents, 267,0000 MoMo merchants, 200 service stores and 13 main distributors. For the half year period ended 30th June 2023, MTN Uganda had 18.1 million subscribers, 11 million MoMo users, and 6.9 million active data users. Visit us at www.mtn.co.ug or follow us on www.youtube.com/mtnug and www.twitter.com/mtnug for assistance. 

 About the MTN Group 

Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our 240 million customers in 21 countries in Africa and the Middle East. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code “MTN.” We are pursuing our Ambition 2021 strategy, focusing on growth in data, fintech, and digital businesses.  

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MTN Uganda Press Office: mediadesk.ug@mtn.com  

Martin Sebuliba: martin.sebuliba@mtn.com  or 0772 121 372 

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