Impact over our first 6 months
Participants Reached
First Time Computer Interaction
Female Participation
Courses Offered
Bridging the digital divide for rural communities
The digital world is evolving rapidly. Opportunities in the digital world are immense, but access is not evenly distributed. While urban communities have access to digital opportunities like skilling, affordable internet, and electricity, these remain a luxury in rural areas.
At Code and Smile Foundation, we work to remove all systematic barriers that prevent rural youth from accessing digital education and opportunities.
Our Mission
To empower rural communities to access digital opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and community development in the global digital economy.
Founded
Mpigi District
The Digital Opportunity
of jobs require digital skills
higher earning potential
of youth in rural areas are NEET
The key to unlocking opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Digital skills increase employability and open up a wide range of job opportunities in various industries globally.
Solve Community Problems
Create technology solutions that address local challenges, from agriculture to healthcare and education.
Empower the Next Generation
Equip youth with skills to become leaders and innovators, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Two pathways to digital empowerment
We deliver digital skills training through innovative models designed for rural communities.
For Young Learners
Most schools in rural areas do not have the right infrastructure to provide digital skills. We deliver digital skills training through mobile computer laboratories that travel to partner schools.
Access to computers, internet, and hands-on learning without expensive ICT infrastructure
Practical digital education including basic computing and applied learning projects
Introductory robotics and IoT concepts for future innovators
For Out-of-School Youth
We operate community innovation hubs that provide free access to computers, internet, electricity, and trainers for out-of-school youth.
Free access to computers, internet, and electricity in community spaces
Intensive skills and entrepreneurship programs for job-ready competencies
Develop technology-based solutions to address local challenges
Transforming lives through targeted programs
We run three flagship programs designed to reach different segments of rural youth.
The Untapped Village Project
Skills out-of-school youth in highly sought-after digital skills. This intensive program provides comprehensive training in web development, digital marketing, graphics design, and project management.
The Ignite Program
We deploy mobile labs to skill school children - the next generation of digital changemakers - with digital literacy. Young learners engage in fun, interactive sessions that build foundational digital skills.
Digital Financial Inclusion
We build and deploy digital tools to support youth and women entreprenuers leverage technology to improve efficiency, access financing and scale their businesses to support informal unbankable businesses access financial services.
Skills that transform futures
We support rural youth through intensive training in four key digital skill areas.
Project Management
Essential project management skills including planning, execution, monitoring, and team collaboration.
Digital Marketing
Social media marketing, content creation, SEO basics, and online branding strategies.
Graphics Design
Create stunning visuals using Canva and Adobe Photoshop for professional-grade designs.
Web Development
Build modern websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js and Node.js frameworks.
Hear from our students
Real stories from real students whose lives are being transformed.
"The structured curriculum and hands-on projects helped me transition from a complete beginner to a confident web developer. The support from tutors is exceptional."
Elizabeth Aketch
Web Development Student
"I never thought I could learn digital marketing, but the interactive lessons make it easy. I'm now able to promote my family's business online effectively."
Ronald Ssebulime
Digital Marketing Student
"As someone with no tech background, I was worried about keeping up. The step-by-step approach and community support made all the difference!"
Gloria Asiimire
Graphics Design Student