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EMPOWERING PAKWACH: ICT & MULTIMEDIA SKILLING FOR YOUTH TRAINING

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In a bid to empower the youth of Pakwach district with digital skills, a 5 days ICT & Multimedia Skilling for the Youth Training commenced on the 2nd ending on 6 th of April, 2024, at the council hall. This initiative, aimed at bridging the digital divide, is set to equip participants with essential skills for the digital age, such as content creation, multimedia production, and internet proficiency. Pakwach district, located in northern Uganda, is a predominantly rural area with limited access to technology and opportunities for youth development. The lack of digital skills and knowledge among the youth has been a major hindrance to their personal and economic growth. However, with the increasing use of technology in various sectors, it has become imperative for young people to be digitally literate and have multimedia skills. Youths in the ICT & Multimedia training The training program, sponsored by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) under UCUSAF partnering with Medi...

UNESCO and Mediavision Academy kick off online training in filmmaking fundamentals for culture

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UNESCO and Mediavision Academy kick off online training in filmmaking fundamentals for culture.  By Daniel Massamba Meboya,  Corporate Communications Strategist   Kampala, 9 August 2023 – Mediavision Academy in partnership with Uganda National Commission for UNESCO kicked off a 12-week online training in filmmaking fundamentals for culture.  The training that aims at promoting and protecting cultural Diversity particularly the development of Film and Audio-Visual sector, brings together 200 participants from all parts of Uganda. Robert Nkambo, director at Mediavision Academy and one of the facilitators of the training, expresses his satisfaction at the end of the orientation session: “Empowering young people with knowledge and skills in filmmaking and content creation/development will help them become better stewards of our culture.” Robert Nkambo, the Director Mediavision Academy UNESCO's support for this training project comes at a v...

The Uganda Film Festival 2023 Sponsors’ Appreciation Breakfast Shines Spotlight on Collaboration

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The Uganda Film Festival 2023 Sponsors’ Appreciation Breakfast Shines Spotlight on Collaboration By Daniel Massamba Meboya Corporate Communications Strategist By Daniel Massamba Meboya Corporate Communications Strategist Kampala, 4 August - Sixty-three days have elapsed since Uganda Film Festival (UFF) marked its special 10th anniversary held at the Uganda Institute of Communication and Technology in Nakawa, Kampala in June 2023 with the generous support of its partners and sponsors.    For Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) represented by its acting Executive Director, Irene Kaggwa, the timing was appropriate to say ‘Thank You’ to all its stakeholders that contributed towards the success of the special 10th Edition of the Uganda Film Festival Awards Gala Night 2023.   Hence the organization of the UFF 2023 Sponsors’ Appreciation Breakfast organized on 4 August 2023 at UCC House Bugolobi in Kampala. Irene Kaggwa, the acting Executive director Irene Kaggwa reaffi...