KAMPALA, Uganda – The MTN Uganda Foundation has committed UGX 500 million to support 25 community initiatives under the fourth phase of its MTN Changemakers programme.

The selected projects were chosen from 2,607 applications submitted from across Uganda and will receive support worth UGX 20 million each.

The initiatives cover areas including healthcare, education, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.

One of the beneficiaries is Beles Bubu Africa, a refugee-led organisation that uses digital media and educational content to preserve African languages and cultural heritage while creating opportunities for refugee communities.

The organisation reportedly reaches more than 700 refugees annually, with its educational videos generating over 110 million views on YouTube.

During the announcement, MTN Uganda Foundation also handed over information and communications technology equipment worth UGX 20 million to support the organisation's Digital Futures Hub.

The equipment includes laptops, cameras, workstations and projectors intended to strengthen digital learning and skills development.

According to the foundation, the first three phases of the Changemakers programme supported 75 community initiatives with UGX 1.5 billion, benefiting more than 119,000 people.

The latest investment brings the programme's cumulative commitment to UGX 2 billion.

The foundation says the initiative is intended to support locally developed solutions to social and economic challenges across Uganda