Who We Are
Hi, We are platform Africa
Platform Africa, established in 2017, is a nonprofit aimed at supporting displaced people (refugees) in Uganda, and communities living in the post-conflict regions of South Sudan through capacity building programs that emphasize media skills development, entrepreneurship, innovation and making culture, and promoting a peaceful coexistence through peacebuilding, radio, and psychological support programs to improve the wellbeing of communities and advance lives through technology-led programs.
Our Name/Meaning
Our founders adopted the name ‘Platform’ to encapsulate the need and urgency to raise and/or create spaces on which grassroots community challenges can be addressed and, Platform(Africa) in full or totality, defines our demographical target and vision to play a catalytic role in empowering and building bridges of opportunities for young people in Africa.
Our Mission
Our mission is to play the role of a catalytic space facilitating equitable access to education and community empowerment through peacebuilding, youth skilling, start-ups, and technology to contribute to meaningful impact and transformation.
Our Vision
Our vision is to realize the creation of self-reliant, well informed, and empowered communities that are actively creating the change they want to see