Airtel Uganda threw a party for International Women's Day at Nakaseke Public Library in Nakaseke District. Learning digital skills can feel scary at first, but discoveries bring wonderful rewards. Women helping other women with technology builds confidence and breaks down wrong ideas about digital tools. This happened when Airtel staff spent time teaching local women and girls at Nakaseke Public Library.
The staff shared real stories about their careers, plus helpful tips on money skills, staying productive, managing time, leadership basics, and digital abilities for finding jobs. They held nothing back about working through these tips to speed up change. Through stories everyone could relate to, staff members talked about needing mentors for encouragement to aim higher with a learning mindset.
Hearing stories from mentors and brave leaders keeps telling us our dreams can come true. The Airtel team offered practical advice on finishing important tasks first. As they shared personal stories, community women told their journeys - some left school early, others finished college but never used their degrees, and many learned new computer skills they hadn't tried before.
The women praised Nakaseke Public Library highly and showed how they use internet skills to make money. One amazing young woman who bakes, styles hair, fixes phones, and works on cars explained how she uses the internet to make better cakes, create new flavors, and sell her products. She dropped out after tenth grade but earns enough from many small businesses to care for her siblings.
Miss Beatrice, who works in community health, said she wants her children to learn computers early, not at her age. Her younger colleague brought her to the library because Beatrice thought digital skills were hard for older people. A story from an Airtel staff member about becoming a software engineer despite fears encouraged Beatrice to learn more. Another woman leaving her nursery teaching job had faced career problems without basic computer skills.
Since 2019, Airtel Uganda has connected the internet to 14 public libraries across the country. They create learning chances for everyone, regardless of background. The company helps fight poverty through better job skills, empowers women through digital training, and supports using technology for lasting progress.
One lady with an economics degree had given up looking for jobs and started selling popcorn instead. Airtel staff encouraged her to update her resume and use her education again, showing there are no limits to what women can accomplish. These talks restart dreams people had set aside. Two health workers who joined the career talk felt happy they came because health centers will soon require computer data entry.
Soumendra Sahu, Managing Director of Airtel Uganda, emphasized the company's support for partnerships that expand digital learning. He said Airtel wants to truly change lives with its innovations. The company joined with American Tower Corporation to start the Digital Communities Program, turning public libraries into digital centers with computers and internet access, focusing especially on helping young people and women.
The staff shared real stories about their careers, plus helpful tips on money skills, staying productive, managing time, leadership basics, and digital abilities for finding jobs. They held nothing back about working through these tips to speed up change. Through stories everyone could relate to, staff members talked about needing mentors for encouragement to aim higher with a learning mindset.
Hearing stories from mentors and brave leaders keeps telling us our dreams can come true. The Airtel team offered practical advice on finishing important tasks first. As they shared personal stories, community women told their journeys - some left school early, others finished college but never used their degrees, and many learned new computer skills they hadn't tried before.
The women praised Nakaseke Public Library highly and showed how they use internet skills to make money. One amazing young woman who bakes, styles hair, fixes phones, and works on cars explained how she uses the internet to make better cakes, create new flavors, and sell her products. She dropped out after tenth grade but earns enough from many small businesses to care for her siblings.
Miss Beatrice, who works in community health, said she wants her children to learn computers early, not at her age. Her younger colleague brought her to the library because Beatrice thought digital skills were hard for older people. A story from an Airtel staff member about becoming a software engineer despite fears encouraged Beatrice to learn more. Another woman leaving her nursery teaching job had faced career problems without basic computer skills.
Since 2019, Airtel Uganda has connected the internet to 14 public libraries across the country. They create learning chances for everyone, regardless of background. The company helps fight poverty through better job skills, empowers women through digital training, and supports using technology for lasting progress.
One lady with an economics degree had given up looking for jobs and started selling popcorn instead. Airtel staff encouraged her to update her resume and use her education again, showing there are no limits to what women can accomplish. These talks restart dreams people had set aside. Two health workers who joined the career talk felt happy they came because health centers will soon require computer data entry.
Soumendra Sahu, Managing Director of Airtel Uganda, emphasized the company's support for partnerships that expand digital learning. He said Airtel wants to truly change lives with its innovations. The company joined with American Tower Corporation to start the Digital Communities Program, turning public libraries into digital centers with computers and internet access, focusing especially on helping young people and women.
