MTN Uganda has unveiled 25 community projects set to benefit from a Shs500 million funding boost under the third phase of its Changemakers initiative, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots development across the country.
Through the MTN Foundation, each selected project will receive up to Shs20 million to support initiatives in key sectors such as economic empowerment, health, education, environmental conservation, and water and sanitation.
The beneficiaries were selected from a highly competitive pool of over 1,800 applications drawn from Kampala, Greater Central, Western, Eastern, and Northern regions, with emphasis placed on projects addressing pressing community needs in line with MTN Uganda’s focus areas.
Speaking during the announcement at the Migeera Women Centre of Influence in Nakasongola District, MTN Uganda Foundation Trustee Allen Kagina said the initiative is designed to amplify existing community efforts.
“We are inspired by individuals and organisations already making a difference in their communities. Our role is to support and scale their impact so they can reach even more people,” she said.
Among the beneficiaries is the Migeera Women Centre of Influence, a Seventh-day Adventist Church initiative, which received sewing machines and fabric worth Shs20 million to expand its vocational training programme. The centre focuses on equipping women—including vulnerable groups such as sex workers—with tailoring and entrepreneurship skills to improve their livelihoods.
Local leaders welcomed the initiative, with Nakasongola District Chairperson, Rtd. Lt. Samuel Kigula, describing it as a timely intervention that will create opportunities for women and youth while strengthening community development.
Margret Katongole, coordinator of the centre, said the support will enable them to extend their reach and empower more women with practical income-generating skills.
Since its inception, the MTN Changemakers initiative has supported over 50 projects with a total investment of Shs1 billion, directly impacting more than 235,000 people. The programme continues to play a key role in promoting inclusive growth and improving livelihoods across Uganda.
