U-TOUCH Digital Library Centers

Currently in Uganda: Gulu, Kitgum, Pader, Katine, Kabale

The people of Northern Uganda, from 1986 -2006 lived as captives under the reign of the LRA War, children were kidnapped and forced to become child soldiers, and entire communities were relocated to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. While atrocities ruled in North Uganda the western world moved on and the information age exploded with innovative technologies and communications. Uganda, like many other impoverished countries had been left behind.

U-TOUCH Digital Library Centers were born to connect and provide knowledge, education and communication. The western world is replete with opportunity. It is now time to bring the brilliant and innovative people of disadvantaged regions living in extreme poverty into the fold through technology, training and eMentoring as respected partners in solving the world’s greatest challenges.

• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
• Health Education
• Life Skills
• Job Skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA)
• Peaceconferencing / Conflict Resolution
• Digital Art

Leveraging free internet access and training, the people of Uganda utilize information and communication technologies to powerfully improve economic, health and educational conditions.

NO FEES, FREE ACCESS & TRAINING:

The DLCs do not charge entrance or user fees. All training programs, computer and internet access, reference services, and eMentoring programs are free. It is expected that users share the responsibility of volunteering their time to support the learning and growth of other users.

U-TOUCH Digital Library Center in Gulu