MTN Selects More Than 25 Community Projects for Shs20m Change Makers Support

What the report says

MTN Uganda has named more than 25 community initiatives for the fourth phase of its Change Makers programme, selecting them from 2,607 applications submitted across the country’s five regions, according to Nile Post. Each successful project is set to receive support valued at Shs20 million.

The company said the initiative is designed to back community-led responses to local challenges and to help groups develop practical solutions for the communities they serve. MTN Uganda chief executive Sylvia Mulinge was cited as saying the programme aims to empower communities to address problems affecting them.

Among the beneficiaries, the report highlights support for Belles Bubu Africa, a refugee-led cultural and media organisation based in Bunga, Kampala. MTN provided digital equipment including laptops, internet connectivity tools, a camera and a projector to strengthen its work in documenting cultural heritage and producing digital and educational content.

MTN said the selected projects are expected to reach more than 119,000 people. The broader significance of the programme is its focus on community services, digital access and locally driven development, especially for groups working in areas such as education, media, culture and social support. Where the article is limited, it indicates a continued corporate social investment effort rather than a single isolated donation.