Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City, Northern Uganda
Uganda time
Pupils in blue school uniforms seated along rows of desks with laptops in a classroom
Welcome to the Lumina Africa Foundation

Building Pathways to Opportunity. Preparing Communities for Change.

Lumina Africa Foundation is a registered community-based, non-profit organisation headquartered in Gulu City, Northern Uganda, Reg. No: GSD/R 1545. We are developing a portfolio of community-centred programs designed to expand opportunities for underserved communities, particularly young people in Northern Uganda.

300+ Youth Trained
5 Active Programs
What we do

Our program highlights

Community-centred programs that open pathways to learning, work and resilience for young people and communities in Northern Uganda.

Projects in focus

Where our plans take shape

Specific projects that turn each program into practical activities for young people and communities.

Technology, Digital Inclusion & Innovation Planned

ICT Skills & Computer Literacy

Plan foundational training in computer operations, file management, office applications, internet use and digital communication.

Health & Community Wellbeing Planned

Community Health Education

Develop awareness activities that help community members access reliable health information and make informed decisions.

LAF Academy

Learn ICT skills for free

Free online courses from computer basics to cloud, data and cybersecurity. Join live virtual classes, take part in quiz challenges and hackathons, and earn certificates you can share with employers.

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Opportunities

Opportunities for young people

Scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants and jobs we found for you. Check the deadline and apply early.

Scholarship Closes

LSE MPhil/PhD Demography (Social/Formal) 2027/28: Fully Detailed Doctoral Research Opportunity in Population Studies in the UK

The LSE MPhil/PhD Demography (Social/Formal) 2027/28 is a postgraduate research programme offered by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the United Kingdom. The…

  • Opportunities For Youth
Training and course Open until filled

Women in Tech × UN Women Digital Skills and Mentorship Programme 2026: Digital Training, Career Mentorship and Online Safety Education for Women and Girls

The Women in Tech × UN Women Digital Skills and Mentorship Programme 2026 is a collaborative initiative designed to empower women and girls through digital skills training, professional…

  • Opportunities For Youth
Get involved

Together, we can turn plans into practical opportunities

Volunteer

Give your time and skills to mentor, teach, organise or support community activities.

Volunteer with us

Partner

Schools, businesses and organisations: work with us to reach more young people.

Partner with us

Donate

Support learning, mentorship and digital skills for young people in Northern Uganda.

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Young people seated in a training room, one of them typing on a laptop
Young people seated at desks in a lecture hall
About Lumina Africa Foundation

Our vision and mission

Our Vision

An inclusive digital future for Northern Uganda where all young people and women are equipped, connected, and empowered to thrive in the global digital economy.

Our Mission

We aim to strengthen access to learning, improve practical competencies, build confidence and help young people prepare for further education, employment, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Read our story Meet the team

Lumina Africa Foundation was founded on a simple but urgent realization, that too many young people in Northern Uganda are being left behind in a world that is rapidly becoming digital.
Portrait of Moses Komakech, founder of Lumina Africa Foundation, in a blue suit Moses Komakech From the founder story
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