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ROOTS OF RESILIENCE

In the heart of the rugged countryside, where rolling hills stretched as far as the eye could see, lay the small village of Agoro in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda in Acholi sub-region. Isolated, yet resilient, its inhabitants faced challenges unique to their remote location. With funding from the Internet Society, BOSCO Uganda LTD planned to […]

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NURTURING YOUTH WITH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS AT PADER TOWN PARISH

In the remote town of Pader District in Northern Uganda Acholi Sub-region, nestled amidst the serene backdrop of nature, an extraordinary event took place at Blessed Daudi Okello and Jildo Irwa Catholic parish formerly known as Pader Town Parish. Over two days, the Parish buzzed with energy and enthusiasm as it hosted a comprehensive leadership

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Digital Literacy Training at God’s Mercy ICT Centre, Purongo.

Digital Literacy Training at God’s Mercy, Purongo. Overview From November 13 to November 17, 2023, God’s Mercy ICT Centre Purongo hosted a five-day digital literacy training for 13 participants from the local community. The training was funded by 48 Percent, a global initiative that aims to empower people with digital skills and opportunities. The training

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Collaboration with 48 Percent: Expanding Digital Access in Uganda

Introduction: We are thrilled to announce our continued partnership with 48 Percent, a dedicated organization committed to fostering community development through technology. Together, we are embarking on an important journey to expand digital access in Uganda. Main Content: At BOSCO Uganda, our mission has always been to bridge the digital divide and empower underserved communities

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Biogas in Paimol – an exciting experience to transform lives in rural Uganda.

The Initial Concept I joined Father Joseph Okumu in the realization of the biogas plant when I came for my summer holidays with him and his community in Paimol. Paimol is a remote area of the country’s northern region and is 450 kilometers north of the capital city Kampala. It has become famous for the

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BOSCO Intern Spotlight: Adam Scott

Introduction This summer, four students from the University of Notre Dame are interning with BOSCO-Uganda to aid with communications, cybersecurity, ICT center updates, and more. Through Notre Dame’s NDBridge Program, Adam was matched to intern with BOSCO-Uganda due to his interest in sustainable development and technological advancement.  Adam is a rising sophomore student at Notre

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Enhancing Connectivity: Energizing Opit Tower with New Batteries for Better-performing Signals and WiFi Coverage in Rural Uganda

Access to reliable communication networks and internet connectivity has become a vital aspect of development, which is why BOSCO-Uganda continues to expand its technology infrastructure and improve existing hardware and software. With this being said, two batteries atop Opit Tower have been replaced with more reliable and stronger batteries to increase the stability of signals

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Newly-Installed Chain-Link Fence Completed Around Kalongo Tower

Completion We’re excited to share some exciting news regarding the completion of a metal chain-link fence surrounding our newly constructed tower on Kalongo Hill! Recently, the construction of a new network tower on Kalongo Hill was completed, and thus, the expansion of reliable communication infrastructure was expanded to even more remote areas, including Wipolo, Lukole,

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