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.

Health & Community Wellbeing Planned

Community Health Education

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

Education, Skills & Youth Development Planned

Education Support

Explore initiatives that help address barriers to learning for vulnerable children and underserved learners.

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.

Grant and funding Closes

Grief Reach Grant 2027: New York Life Foundation and NACG Funding for U.S. Nonprofits Expanding School-Based Bereavement Support

The Grief Reach Grant 2027 is a competitive funding opportunity from the New York Life Foundation and the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) designed to help eligible U.S…

  • Opportunities For Youth
Competition and award Open until filled

Reporting Migration Competition 2026: How to Participate, Submission Requirements, Eligibility and Important Information

Overview of the Reporting Migration Competition The Reporting Migration Competition is an opportunity announced through an online submission form dated 21 October 2026. The available…

  • 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.

Give a gift

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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