Where African Students Become Technology Creators
UpskillsAfrica Foundation transforms TVET schools into innovation hubs where students gain practical skills by building real-world solutions for African communities.
Our Mission & Vision
UpskillsAfrica Foundation is dedicated to empowering African youth and TVET schools through digital skills, AI literacy, and open-source technology. We help schools transform into innovation hubs where students learn by building real-world solutions.
Make Technology Accessible
We create affordable, practical technology solutions tailored for African learning environments and electricity conditions.
Build Practical Skills
Students gain hands-on experience in electronics, IoT development, AI, and Linux systems through real product creation.
Create Sustainable Models
Schools generate income from product sales, creating self-sustaining educational ecosystems that reduce donor dependency.
"We work closely with educators, institutions, and communities to deliver hands-on training programs, open-source tools, and certification opportunities."
— UpskillsAfrica Foundation Team
Skills Development
Students gain practical IoT and software development skills alongside business understanding through hands-on projects that solve real community problems.
Innovation Ecosystem
We create environments where students become innovators, developing solutions for African classrooms, dormitories, and community needs using appropriate technology.
Partnership Model
Clear roles: schools focus on student development and practical training, while we handle software, licensing, sales, and revenue distribution through strategic partnerships.
Community Impact
Each partner school becomes a technology hub, serving their local community with affordable solutions while strengthening Rwanda's digital transformation goals.
Our Impact
Building a future where African TVET schools evolve from consumers of technology to creators of technology
Digital & AI Training Programs
Established comprehensive training programs for schools and trainers across multiple districts, focusing on practical AI applications and digital literacy.
Open-Source School Tools
Developed and distributed free, open-source software tools specifically designed for African school environments and infrastructure constraints.
Technology Production Hubs
Supported schools in setting up dedicated labs where students design, prototype, and commercialize simple technology products for their communities.
Our First Innovation: AI-Powered Attendance Gear
A next-generation IoT attendance device designed specifically for African schools, running on GihangaOS—a custom lightweight OS built by Rask-D Technology Ltd.
IoT + AI
Real-time tracking
Offline-First
Works without internet
Student-Built
Hands-on assembly experience
Join Our Partnership Network
We collaborate with institutions, NGOs, private companies, and government bodies committed to advancing digital skills and innovation across Africa.
Schools & Universities
Become a partner institution to transform your TVET programs and create sustainable revenue streams through student innovation.
NGOs & Donors
Fund specific programs or adopt schools to scale our impact across underserved communities while ensuring sustainable outcomes.
Tech Companies
Provide equipment, technical expertise, or internship opportunities while gaining access to emerging African tech talent.
Our Guiding Principles
UpskillsAfrica Foundation is powered by partnership, driven by community, and inspired by Africa's young innovators.
01
Partnership
We believe sustainable change happens through strategic collaboration with schools, communities, and industry partners.
02
Practical Learning
Students learn best by solving real problems with tangible outcomes that benefit their communities.
03
African Innovation
Technology solutions must be designed by and for African contexts to be truly effective and sustainable.