Taking practical digital learning to youth, women, school leavers and underserved communities across Uganda through the solar-powered MTN Internet Bus.
Access to digital technology is increasingly necessary for education, employment, entrepreneurship, communication and access to essential services. However, many people in rural and underserved communities remain excluded from these opportunities.
The barriers go beyond internet connectivity. Many communities have limited access to computers, reliable electricity, affordable training and opportunities to practise using digital tools. Young people may leave school without the practical digital skills required by employers, while women and other underserved groups may struggle to access the opportunities available through the digital economy. DALP responds by taking the equipment, trainers and learning environment directly to the people who need them.
Limited access to computers
Unreliable electricity and connectivity
Limited access to practical training
Distance from established learning centres
Designed to navigate all terrains to reach the most remote and disconnected communities across Uganda.
Equipped with independent solar panels to reliably run classes without relying on the national electricity grid.
Fitted with robust internet routers and pre-loaded offline digital resources to guarantee continuous learning.
The MTN Internet Bus is a mobile, solar-powered computer classroom that enables Maendeleo Foundation to deliver digital training beyond traditional classrooms and computer laboratories.
Equipped with computers, internet connectivity and an independent solar-power system, the bus can operate in communities where access to electricity and digital infrastructure is limited.
The bus is more than a vehicle. It is a classroom, a computer laboratory and a bridge connecting underserved communities to learning and opportunity.
Operating a computer, using a keyboard and mouse, managing files and navigating common applications.
Browsing the internet, searching for useful information and evaluating online sources.
Using email and other digital communication platforms confidently and professionally.
Using digital tools for writing, presentations, record-keeping, collaboration and everyday work.
Protecting personal information, identifying common online risks and participating responsibly online.
Creating, organising and sharing information using digital tools.
Using technology to search for work, develop professionally, communicate with customers, market a business and access new opportunities.
Note: The training is adapted to participants’ experience levels and community needs.
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Bridging the digital divide requires collaboration. Partner with Maendeleo Foundation to bring practical digital skills closer to the people and communities that need them most.
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Partner With UsDALP is a nationwide digital-inclusion initiative implemented by Maendeleo Foundation in partnership with MTN Foundation Uganda.
It is a solar-powered mobile computer classroom used to take computers, connectivity and practical digital training directly to communities.
Each digital-literacy camp consists of 10 training days delivered over two weeks.
The project primarily serves youth aged 15–35, women, school leavers and people living in underserved communities.
DALP is designed to serve rural, remote, hard-to-reach and underserved communities across Uganda.
Community leaders, schools, institutions and organisations can contact Maendeleo Foundation to discuss opportunities to host a training camp.