KAMPALA – 15th of June, 2024.
The African Organization for Rights and Development (AFORD) inaugurated the AFORD Technology Lab as part of its efforts to empower Sudanese youth in Uganda. A three-day training course on computer fundamentals was organized with the aim of empowering and equipping the youth for integration into the Ugandan job market after fleeing the ongoing war in Sudan.
The African Organization aims to expand the scope of training courses in the future and provide greater opportunities for Sudanese youth in the field of technology and skill development. The organization collaborates with local and international organizations and educational institutions to achieve this goal.
The course targeted 12 beneficiaries during each activity throughout the period. The opening session was attended by 11 participants, including 5 young female survivors residing in Kampala and 6 other young individuals.
Hayam Al-Hadi, one of the participants, expressed her happiness in learning computer fundamentals as an entry point to information technology at the AFORD Lab. She affirmed that these skills would help her achieve stability in her new life in Uganda and improve her livelihood opportunities and competitiveness in the local market, aiding her in achieving technological qualification for her skills.
On his part, Mohammed Yakub (Abu), a volunteer at the African Organization for Rights and Development, shared that he is a survivor of the Sudanese war and has experience in the field of information technology. Mohammed assists other youth in need of support in the areas of computing and programming. He recounted his journey to Uganda and the challenges he faced while crossing the border on foot between Northern and Southern Sudan, and his struggles in Biali camp before reaching Kampala. Currently, Mohammed is working on assisting the youth at the AFORD Technology Lab as a volunteer for the African Organization for Rights and Development.
The African Organization for Rights and Development continues its support and training for Sudanese youth in Uganda.
