U-TOUCH

Good Hope

U-TOUCH — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:09:38 +0000

My name is Gracious. I hail from Patongo Town Council in Agago District, About 40 Km from Pader. I first learnt of the free ICT training at AMREF /U-TOUCH Center at Pader in January 2012. I then applied and joined it in February and completed in April 2012, I then graduated in May. I had, prior to joining U-TOUCH, unsuccessfully looked for a job but now when I got back … [Read More]

Barbara – An Update

U-TOUCH — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:46:36 +0000

Barbara used her U-TOUCH training well.

Last year Barbara told us about coming to the U-TOUCH Digital Library Center in Pader with hope and a plan. While awaiting the results of her college entrance exam she wanted to “learn computers.” She committed herself to the 12-week curriculum, learning ICT (Information Communication Technology) and taking advantage of the other enrichment programs – Life Skills, Job Skills, Entrepreneurship – with hopes to … [Read More]

Featured Volunteer: Alana

U-TOUCH — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:49:53 +0000

U-TOUCH is changing lives by building connections across the globe. This is how one high school student used those connections to make a lasting difference in the lives of kids just like her.

Alana Olson is a sophomore at Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego. She loves her AP European History class and English, running cross-country, and playing piano which she’s been studying for six years. She is also … [Read More]

Beatrice

U-TOUCH — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:48:16 +0000

Aciro Beatrice is my name and surely am happy with the positive impact that U-TOUCH has made in my life. Surely due to life and health education I have got I can manage my life well to live a positive life style and avoid some risks that might come due to poor life style that a person can live.

I was working when I came to U-TOUCH center as a … [Read More]

A message from Kinyera TF Macmillan

U-TOUCH — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:05:01 +0000

I am Kinyera TF Macmillan, a male Acholi of 24 years old, a student at U-Touch Digital Library Center Pader with a magnificient interest in information and communication technology, software development and passionate heart for communal service. I am a resident of Ajanyi Village, Aringa Parish, Puranga Sub-County, Pader District in Northern Uganda.

Before joining the U-Touch DLC Pader in May 2012, I was serving the community of Pader Central … [Read More]

CompTIA and U-TOUCH

Deborah Plotkin — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:26:56 +0000

Thank you to CompTIA MSP Partners as well as Small Business Owners and IT Business Growth Professionals for selecting U-TOUCH to share your most deeply appreciated philanthropic generosity.

U-TOUCH, using an innovative approach has brought technology to Uganda and is bridging the digital divide. U-TOUCH is making a differnce where brilliance was equally distributed though opportunity was not. At the U-TOUCH Digital Library Centers thousands living in abject poverty, that … [Read More]

CompTIA MSP Partners Community

U-TOUCH — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:44:43 +0000

U-TOUCH is honored to have been selected by the CompTIA MSP Partners Community in their latest round of charitable giving through the Creating IT Futures Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CompTIA.

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Meet Barbara!

U-TOUCH — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:47:07 +0000

The first time I attended programs at the U-TOUCH Center, Pader, Uganda, was January, 2012, with basically orientation and induction to U-TOUCH Center. Before joining the center, I was home for my vacation while waiting for my Form Six (college entrance exam) results. My plan was to learn computer but because of financial issues I was unable; so I just remained home helping with house work.

Actually, after the training, I feel … [Read More]

3 Ways You Can Make a Difference

U-TOUCH — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:57:30 +0000

U-TOUCH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer organization which is funded by donations, grants and fundraising events. We need your support to provide much needed services to the beneficiaries in Uganda.

1. Donate Your Time
U-TOUCH relies on volunteers for clerical assistance, community outreach, social media and a variety of other functions. Whatever your interest or talent, there’s a place for you on the U-TOUCH team!

I want to volunteer!… [Read More]

Daniel’s Story

U-TOUCH — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:59:29 +0000

NAME : OCORA DANIEL
LOCATION : U-TOUCH CENTER PADER

I joined U-touch on the 4th of January, 2012.I was a student in Lira Palwo senior secondary school and I was planning for further studies.

Actually this training at U-TOUCH center made me change because I made new friends, learned new skills as a result of attending the U-TOUCH center programs.

So far we have learned the most common packages in … [Read More]