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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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.
Learning by doing, with real-world projects and industry-relevant skills
Technology that's accessible, maintainable, and designed for African contexts
Schools as hubs of creation, not just consumption of technology
Solutions designed with and for local communities to ensure relevance and adoption
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.
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.
Learn moreHelping TVET schools adopt modern tools, digital systems, and teaching technologies, building capacity, improving learning outcomes, and enabling efficient operations.
Learn moreBuilding affordable, open-source tools for schools, including management systems and IoT-powered solutions that make digital transformation possible for low-budget institutions.
Learn moreSupporting young innovators across Africa through mentorship, fellowships, and community programs that help turn ideas into impactful projects and sustainable ventures.
Learn moreA smart IoT device that transforms how schools operate, and how students learn
AI-powered facial/log-based attendance running on GihangaOS (customized Raspberry Pi Lite OS by Rask-D Technology)
AttendanceOS v1.0 with continuous upgrades planned
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.
Students gain hands-on IoT, assembly & software skills through real product development that directly translates to employment opportunities
Schools earn sustainable income from device assembly and maintenance services, creating self-sustaining educational ecosystems
We create sustainable change through practical skills and accessible technology
Schools report 95%+ accurate attendance tracking with significant time savings for administrators, reducing manual errors and improving resource allocation.
TVET workshops transformed into production hubs where students create real-world IoT solutions for their communities, building portfolios and practical experience.
Partner schools generating sustainable income through technology production and services, creating self-sustaining educational ecosystems independent of donor funding.
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.
Low-cost, offline-capable solutions bringing modern tools to underserved communities, bridging the digital divide in areas with limited connectivity and resources.
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.
View Our Complete Impact StrategyWe collaborate with schools, organizations, and institutions that share our vision for an Africa where every learner has the power to create.
Schools that become innovation hubs
Higher education institutions
Nonprofit organizations
Public sector agencies
Technology companies
Local & international funders
We maintain the highest governance standards, publish detailed impact and financial reports, and ensure every contribution directly supports educational transformation.
We operate in alignment with global nonprofit best practices and maintain clear accountability frameworks with independent oversight.
We publish detailed annual reports covering program impact, financials, and strategic direction, available to all stakeholders and the public.
We ensure that 85%+ of every contribution directly supports programs that transform education across Africa, with minimal administrative overhead.
Whether you're a student, educator, institution, or supporter, you are part of the future we're building.
Together, we're creating a future where African talent leads, creates, and transforms communities across the continent
