In a bid to empower families of children with autism and young adults with disabilities, MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has donated vocational training equipment worth UGX 20 million to Teens and Tots Neuro Development Centre in Kira Municipality, Kampala.
The donation, which includes industrial sewing machines, baking equipment, digital devices, and soap-making supplies, aims to equip parents and young adults with skills to build sustainable livelihoods. This initiative is part of MTN Foundation’s Changemakers Initiative, which provides funding and resources to grassroots organizations working in areas such as economic empowerment, education, and healthcare.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge emphasized the company’s commitment to fostering inclusion and economic independence. “For real progress to happen, we must ensure that everyone has access to opportunities that can improve their lives. This initiative is about empowering families with practical skills that help them generate income and build a sustainable future.”
The Teens and Tots Neuro Development Centre, established in 2012, provides specialized education, therapy, and vocational training for children with special needs. The new equipment will expand the Centre’s capacity to offer training in tailoring, baking, digital literacy, and artisanal crafts, benefiting over 500 caregivers and young adults.
Sarah Kisitu, the Centre’s Executive Director, welcomed the support, stating that “this contribution gives families a chance to become more self-reliant. Many of them struggle to make ends meet, and these skills will offer new pathways to economic stability.”
MTN Uganda has invested UGX 500 million in 25 community projects nationwide this year, aligning with its Ambition 2025 strategy to promote digital and financial inclusion while driving long-term social impact.
