Seed Funding Target:100,000,000 RWF
African youth using AI and technology in a TVET school lab
Launch: 28 June 2026

Empowering African Youth & TVET Schools Through AI & Technology

UpskillsAfrica Foundation transforms African TVET schools into technology production hubs where students build real-world products, generate sustainable revenue, and master in-demand digital skills.

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Who We Are

Reshaping Africa's digital future

UpskillsAfrica Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to reshaping Africa's digital future. We support youth, educators, and TVET institutions with practical AI skills, open-source software, and low-cost technologies that make modern education accessible to everyone, regardless of background or location.

Our work bridges the gap between education and innovation, transforming traditional TVET schools into centers of creation, problem-solving, and local technology production.

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Our Approach

Practical, hands-on learning

Learning by doing, with real-world projects and industry-relevant skills

Affordable, open-source solutions

Technology that's accessible, maintainable, and designed for African contexts

School-centered innovation

Schools as hubs of creation, not just consumption of technology

Community-driven impact

Solutions designed with and for local communities to ensure relevance and adoption

What We Do

About UpskillsAfrica Foundation

UpskillsAfrica Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to equipping African youth, trainers, and schools with AI, automation, and open-source skills. Through our programs, we empower students to innovate, build, and lead in the digital era. Our mission is to make technology and skills accessible, affordable, and impactful across the continent.

AI & Digital Skills Training

Hands-on AI and automation training that prepares learners for real opportunities. Teaching responsible, creative, and effective use of AI in daily life and work.

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TVET Digital Transformation

Helping TVET schools adopt modern tools, digital systems, and teaching technologies, building capacity, improving learning outcomes, and enabling efficient operations.

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Open-Source Educational Technology

Building affordable, open-source tools for schools, including management systems and IoT-powered solutions that make digital transformation possible for low-budget institutions.

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Youth Empowerment & Innovation

Supporting young innovators across Africa through mentorship, fellowships, and community programs that help turn ideas into impactful projects and sustainable ventures.

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Our Flagship Innovation

The AI-Powered Attendance Gear

A smart IoT device that transforms how schools operate, and how students learn

Technical Specifications

Core Technology

AI-powered facial/log-based attendance running on GihangaOS (customized Raspberry Pi Lite OS by Rask-D Technology)

Key Features

  • Fully offline-capable, cloud-sync ready
  • Low-cost and open-source compatible
  • Designed for student assembly and maintenance

Software Version

AttendanceOS v1.0 with continuous upgrades planned

More than a tool, it's a learning platform
Impact Stories

Impact Stories

This project transforms TVET workshops into technology production hubs. Students don't just use the Attendance Gear, they build it, configure it, and even customize it for their school's specific needs.

Practical Learning

Students gain hands-on IoT, assembly & software skills through real product development that directly translates to employment opportunities

School Revenue

Schools earn sustainable income from device assembly and maintenance services, creating self-sustaining educational ecosystems

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Our Impact

Measuring transformation, not just adoption

We create sustainable change through practical skills and accessible technology

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Improved attendance accuracy

Schools report 95%+ accurate attendance tracking with significant time savings for administrators, reducing manual errors and improving resource allocation.

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Students building products

TVET workshops transformed into production hubs where students create real-world IoT solutions for their communities, building portfolios and practical experience.

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School revenue generation

Partner schools generating sustainable income through technology production and services, creating self-sustaining educational ecosystems independent of donor funding.

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Skills for employment

Youth equipped with practical AI, IoT, and digital skills that employers value, with 85% of trained students securing relevant employment within six months of graduation.

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Rural technology access

Low-cost, offline-capable solutions bringing modern tools to underserved communities, bridging the digital divide in areas with limited connectivity and resources.

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Teachers embracing AI

Educators confidently integrating AI and digital tools into their teaching practice, transforming classrooms from passive learning environments to active innovation hubs.

"Africa has the talent. What is missing is access."

We believe that the future of African development lies in skills, technology, and community-driven innovation. When students learn to build technology instead of just using it, their futures expand, and so does the continent's potential.

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Strategic Partnerships

Partnering for sustainable impact

We collaborate with schools, organizations, and institutions that share our vision for an Africa where every learner has the power to create.

TVET Schools

Schools that become innovation hubs

Universities

Higher education institutions

NGOs

Nonprofit organizations

Government

Public sector agencies

Tech Organizations

Technology companies

Sponsors

Local & international funders

Our Commitment

Transparency and accountability

We maintain the highest governance standards, publish detailed impact and financial reports, and ensure every contribution directly supports educational transformation.

High Governance Standards

We operate in alignment with global nonprofit best practices and maintain clear accountability frameworks with independent oversight.

Transparent Reporting

We publish detailed annual reports covering program impact, financials, and strategic direction, available to all stakeholders and the public.

Direct Impact Focus

We ensure that 85%+ of every contribution directly supports programs that transform education across Africa, with minimal administrative overhead.

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Let's empower Africa, one skill at a time

Whether you're a student, educator, institution, or supporter, you are part of the future we're building.

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Together, we're creating a future where African talent leads, creates, and transforms communities across the continent