Reclaiming Futures, Together
Akaalo is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Uganda. We work with marginalized youth, providing education, vocational training, and employment opportunities. Together, we help young people build skills for a better future.
Learning with Nambi
Nambi is our custom-built AI learning companion.
Designed to support young people on the margins of formal education, she offers guided lessons, patient explanations, and interactive conversations that make technology and learning feel approachable..
Empowerment Through Learning
We introduce young people on the margins to digital literacy and AI tools, creating new pathways to knowledge and confidence in a changing world.
Training and Employment Pathways
Our programs extend beyond classrooms, offering vocational training, mentorship, and job placement opportunities that open doors to long-term stability.
Sustainable Growth
Our model emphasizes long-term stability, from affordable rotating student devices to scalable hub systems, creating pathways that last well beyond the pilot stage.
Community Engagement
We collaborate with families, local leaders, and schools to ensure that every program we run is deeply rooted in the needs of Nansana and other communities across Uganda.
Digital Inclusion
Through initiatives like Nambi, our AI-powered localized tutor, we bring affordable digital learning to underserved schools, bridging the gap between youth and the modern workforce.
Partnerships
We are currently working with local organizations and schools to expand opportunities, pilot innovations, and ensure scalability across rural and semi-urban Uganda.
Our Approach to Change
We create practical pathways for marginalized youth to thrive in Uganda.
A Door to Possibility
- Digital Skills for the Future – Localized lessons in ICT and AI that run offline, designed for students in schools without reliable internet.
- Practical Training – Vocational pathways and technical mentorship to build job-ready confidence.
- Community Anchoring – Working closely with schools, families, and local partners to ensure lasting support.
Building for the future
- Scaling with Impact – A flexible, mobile system that can reach multiple schools every week.
- Evidence and Learning – Every pilot includes strong monitoring and evaluation.
- Cost-Efficient Innovation – Maximizing reach at the lowest possible cost per student.
