The document provides information about the activities of the KiBO Foundation from January to June 2013. It discusses (1) KiBO's work training over 350 youth in leadership, ICT, and entrepreneurship through a new partnership with UN-Habitat, KCCA, and KiBO; (2) success stories of two KiBO graduates, Marion and Osthman, who have gained employment after the training; and (3) a new ushering company started by seven KiBO alumni called AKACEA.

1. PAGE 2: KiBO TACKLES YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
Page 6: KiBO, tHE NEXT BIG THING
PAGE 10: empowering communities for life
PAGE 12: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
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OUT AND ABOUT: KiBO ACTIVITIES
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KiBO PARTNERS WITH KCCA TO SUPPORT YOUTH
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JAN - JUN 2013
KiBO
FOUNDATION
Changing Lives Changing Communities
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EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP
UN-HABITAT-KCCA-KiBO initative provides opportunities for Kampala youth
Dr. Judith Tukahiriwa, Deputy Executive Director of KCCA hands over a graduation certificate to Eron
Nagawa. The ceremony provided a forum to celebrate a new partnership between UN Habitat, KCCA and
KiBO. The KiBO Foundation will provide leadership, ICT, and entrepreneurial training to more then 350
youth over a 6 month period.

2. KiBO NEWSLETTER JAN-JUN 2013 PAGE 3
“I thought that as a graduate there was nothing new to learn. I
learned how to be a leader”- Marion Nalikka (standing), engaging in
forum theatre at the KiBO foundation
KiBO NEWSLETTER JAN-JUN 2013 PAGE 2
W
hen KiBO was selected to participate in the Ministry of
Education and Sports Non Formal Training Program
three years ago, no one could have predicted the
astounding success that would become synonymous with the
organization.
“We decided that we would focus on information
communication technology which is one of the pillars of the
KiBO programme. In our first year of participation our hard work
paid off as we had a 100% score”, says KiBO Managing Director,
Abraham Temu. KiBO has achieved an average pass rate of
95% over a three year period since the programme started in
2010.
Implemented by the Directorate of Industrial Training
(DIT) the program is designed to respond to the problem of
unemployment and lack of certified skills for youth across the
country. Participating organizations are required to ensure
practical skills transfer to trainees.
In the global context, unemployment has become a pressing
challenge with The Economist stating that “the number of young
people out of work globally is nearly as big as the population of
the United States”
(April 26th, print edition)
Thepublicationnotedthatkeyfactorstoincreasingemployability
include improving the content of education; narrowing the gap
between what students study and practical on the job work
(Continued from page 1)
Editorial
While addressing KiBO’s 26th graduating class Abraham Temu, quoted a speech delivered by his
mentor Arthur Labatt. Labatt first wrote and delivered the speech in 2011 at a convocation ceremony
at the University of Toronto where he was receiving an honorary Doctor of Law Degree; the speech is
now also published in his memoirs. For more details on the book please see page 5.
“As you move forward; listen carefully to people who have your best interests at heart. Be fair and
gracious with your colleagues and even with your competitors. Treat everyone the way you’d like to
be treated. Give of yourself without expecting something in return. Today you are celebrating a major
milestone in your life - at each turn will come a pressing need; to learn new ways of thinking; to approach
problems with an open mind; to temper whatever you think - and whatever you do with true compassion
for others.Congratulations to each and every one of you.”
Marion Nalikka, 25, is a social work graduate from Uganda
Christian University, Mukono. Unable to find a job with
an NGO, she decided to work at a grocery store in her
neighbourhood. Often when opportunities arose to try another
field of work, Marion declined to apply, fearful that she could
not possibly pass the job interview. Disillusioned about not being
able to find a job immediately, Marion visited KCCA offices for
more information on the government youth fund. Although she
was not able to access the fund she learned of a more promising
opportunity at KiBO Foundation where youth were being given
technology, entrepreneurial and leadership skills training.
At KiBO Marion feels she has gained something that she cannot
get anywhere else. “I used not to believe in myself, but they’ve
nurtured us into such brave leaders. KiBO enables you to know
who you are.”
In addition to the invaluable computer skills, Marion has also
discovered that she can make a difference in her community.
As part of the training KiBO students engage in leadership
projects that directly benefit their community. “ When we went
to the missionaries of the poor, I was touched by the sight of all
those needy, hurting people. Our project made a difference in
those people’s lives, it was a humbling experience.” Marion is
now employed as a customer service representative at a super
market.
Osthman Mubiru (above), 19, was a first year student
studying Adult and Community Development when
his family ran into financial difficulties and could no longer
support Osthman’s college studies. He learned about the
KiBO training opportunity while at KCCA where he had
gone to inquire about the government youth fund to start
his own business. Instead he was asked to apply for an
entrepreneurial and technology training at KiBO, and he
was admitted to the program.
“ My first day at KiBO was at the beach, and I was confused.
When you hear of ICT, you think of something big. So when
they took us to the beach on the first day, talking about
team building I wasn’t sure I was in the right place.” With
no option but to remain in the KiBO program, Osthman
eventually grew to love KiBO.
“The approach is down to earth and the learning
environment is friendly.” Osthman says he feels he has
grown as an individual. . “Community service opened me
to the need in Uganda. I realized there’s a lot we have
to do for our community. It made me love my community
more, and I kept asking myself; what can I give back?”
Osthman, a professional basketball player is now planning
to start a youth basketball club which will not just be a
sports club but an organization where they can improve
the lives of the community around them through need
focused projects.
Solving the global challenge of youth unemployment
PROUDLY MADE IN UGANDA
KiBO students engage in community service work every week,
inspiring youth across Kampala to lead the change they want to
see in their neighbourhoods.
while improving linkages between vocational schools
and companies to build relevant skills. KiBO Foundation
works to inspire youth to see the world as a place they
can influence and affect for their own good and not
as a place that owes them. We are doing this through
honing leadership skills, giving back to the community
and transfer of high quality information communication
technology skills. For the last 7 years the rate of
employability of KiBO students has been at 95% within
the first year of exit from the KiBO programme.
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WORDS FROM MY MENTOR
UN-HABITAT-KCCA-KiBO initative provides
opportunities for Kampala youth

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F
ollowing the completion of the KiBO training programme,
7 KCCA youth joined hands to realize a shared dream. The
idea was to start an ushering services company. Inspiration
for the group came from internship work done at a hotel during
a KiBO community project fundraiser. The ushering was exciting
as they often met many different people during the events and
the hotel staff were appreciative of their services.
One of the members of the group, Andrew Muzoora, mobilized
his friends, shared the idea with them and they all agreed it
was something they would love to do. Already the team has
worked at several events including weddings and graduations
and continually reinvests the money earned in meeting business
costs like purchase of uniforms, registration of the company and
transportation.
The ushering company is named AKACEA, derived from the
initials of all the members first names. Andrew, Kevin, Annet,
Carol, Evaline, Eron and Augustine.
The Journey
The team markets their services by distributing business cards
to friends, family and fellow alumni. They have also received
support from KiBO Foundation for meeting space until they can
find their own location.
A rewarding experience
AKACEA is glad to have received encouraging support from
everyone around them. The fact that people believe in them
has provided a huge boost to their efforts. As youth, they are
also proud to have come up with the something as big as this
especially going against all odds. (All the members enrolled in
this group are high school graduates who have not yet had the
opportunity to progress to University.)
The biggest challenge that the team faces, as with many
startups, is identifying a regular source of working capital to
stay afloat and manage operations efficiently. Competing with
established companies is a feat but the team is optimistic that
in a few years the business will have stabilized and they will be
able to create jobs for unemployed youth in Uganda. For now,
AKACEA is enjoying the opportunity to be able to serve a wide
range of people and earn from it.
Members of the AKACEA ushering company formed by 7 KiBO alumni from the 26th Class. Pictured here at a wedding
at Graceland hotel on Ggaba Road, Ggaba. From left to right:
Recommended
KiBO Foundation reading Picks
a letter from Nicky Blundell Brown to her Godmother, about her visit to KiBO Foundation
Arthur Labatt, KiBO
Foundation founding
Chair, candidly describes
his illustrious business
career, family, history and
why he and his wife Sonia,
feel inspired to give back
to various foundations and
charities. An inspirational
read about a man who
has successfully combined
business with social good.
“It was completely unthinkable that when we were there two years ago with KIBO’s Chair, Brad, that we would
be having the meetings we had two years later to share the KIBO experiences and partnerships that we did!’
Abraham’s and Paul’s smiling faces were at the airport and we went straight from there into a meeting with Hital
Muraj, the Business Development and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for CISCO.
That was the most amazing brain-storming session and witnessing Hital’s commitment to KIBO. This was a
foretaste of the subsequent meetings in the next 3 days, all representing opportunistic partnerships using the
KIBO programme. Each meeting ‘fed’ into the next so by my last morning, we, Abraham, June, Natalie and I,
were quite a quartet and had such fun presenting KIBO.
June is always such an asset at any meeting with her unique presence, enthusiasm, commitment and insights she
is able to carry the excitement and guarantee next steps/follow up, in a way which will inflate the bank balance in
the months ahead. And Natalie Bay is also such a special soul, and KIBO so fortunate to have her with them for
six months. It was also obvious from her interaction with the staff who she spends most of her time with, that they
really appreciate her.
Hearing the vision and operations of KIBO direct from Abraham, illustrates how KIBO is what it is today. It
is the best ‘vitamin shot’ to have time with him and having worked with him at AMREF I always appreciate the
continuity and seeing him achieve some of his many dreams. Hopefully it will be possible to meet with Hital in
Kenya and develop ideas to bring the KIBO ‘legacy’ to the wider scope of East Africa’s youth.”
Nicky Blundell Brown
Friends of AMREF Co-ordinator

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THE NEXT BIG THING
Why June Sommers believes KiBO is Uganda’s
gift to the world
J
une is effusive, alert, and raving to
talk even after only a few hours of
sleep on an early bird flight from
Toronto, Canada.
“I had 3 big bags during the airport check-
in from Toronto and the airport policy was
2 bags only. They were going to charge
me $200 for the extra bag. I handed
the flight attendant my Foundation card
and told her: ‘Those two bags have my
personal effects. The large bag you see
there has gifts for the Foundation I’m
going to visit. Could you possibly make
an exception?’” June she was
allowed to check in with all 3
bags. According to her, a good
cause is worth endeavoring for,
and KiBO is at the heart of all
her endeavors.
An award winning real estate
agent in Canada, June is
also the Vice Chair of the
KiBO Foundation supporting
the fundraising effort for
the organization which she
believes is Uganda’s gift to the
world. “I am passionate about
KiBO because I believe that we
are preparing Ugandan youth
to face the global challenge
of unemployment. Youth
worldwide are disenfranchised
because they cant find jobs
that match the skill set required
for the world today.”
“So what’s different about KiBO? There
are plenty of youth training centres”.
June smiles: “KiBO is the next big thing. The
difference is that KiBO is training youth for
the jobs that are available. Unlike previous
decades where graduates got hired on
a degree, we’re inspiring KiBO students
to sell themselves, through confidence
building and helping them realize they
have what they need to be successful
through a change of attitude.”
June is quick to note that social media
platform Twitter, is a great example of
how the global economy has changed-
no longer requiring verbosity but brevity in
expression. “The key thing for youth today
is that they have to express a winning
idea in a short time frame Every single
person regardless of what they are doing
has to be selling themselves constantly,
and quickly.”
“Why does KiBO work?”
“The KiBO programme is built on three
foundational tenets: technology skills, the
We’re inspiring KiBO students
to believe in themselves,
through confidence building,
we help them realize they have
what they need to be successful
through a change of attitude“
June Sommers
(holding portrait)
with KiBO staff
during her
June visit to the
Foundation.
Conversations with June Sommers

5. discipline of work and giving back
to the community. It transforms
the mindset of the individual from
‘what can I get or who can help
me?’ to ‘what can I do and who
can I help?’ It inspires action. This
is a model that we want to see
replicated worldwide.
You visit KiBO frequently. What
keeps bringing you back?
I have an unusual attachment to
Uganda. There is no place in the
world that I feel more kindness,
warmth and welcome than when
I am back here. Growing up as a
young girl we were raised with the
belief that to give back is a law of
life, literally. It enriches your own
life. If I can support even one KiBO
student to become a change
leader through fundraising
support for KiBO programmes, this
is refreshing and fulfilling for me.
What changes do you see from
your last visit 2 years ago?
I am delighted that 1500 or so
young people have graduated
from KiBO of which 95% already
have employment. Further to that,
we are a Cisco Academy and our
staff are trainers of trainers for all
the Cisco Community Knowledge
Centres so KiBO is becoming a
centre of excellence.
I also had the honour of signing
the agreement between UN
HABITAT for HUMANITY and KiBO to
train youth for KCCA - this private-
public partnership is promising as
it is setting a model that can be
used all over the world to address
global youth unemployment.
Our staff have matured! It is such
a delight to see how capable
they have become-some of them
were students when I was last
here. And of course it is always
good to see that good financial
practices are being implemented
within the organization.
What was the highlight of your
visit?
The reception that I received
from KiBO staff, old friends of
KiBO and new friends was almost
overwhelming at times. They were
genuinely appreciative of the
effectiveness of our program and
wereenthusiasticaboutspreading
the word. We now have a strong
presence in the community.
I was touched by the money that
has been raised by each class for
charities of their choice and the
pride our students felt in having
done this. They really believe that
we are all our brothers keeper .
Conversations with June Sommers
KiBO NEWSLETTER JAN-JUN 2013 PAGE 8
The International Development
Research Center (IDRC) is a
Crown Corporation that supports
research in developing countries.
IDRC sponsored a study of the
KiBO Foundation conducted by
Makerere University in March,
2011.
Empower African Children was launched
in 2006 to work with children in Uganda
and striving to provide a fresh approach
that unlocks the potential of a new
generation of leaders through experiential
learning. All EAC Children are sponsored
to the KiBO program on completion of
their high school
Acumen is a social enterprise that
raises charitable donations to invest
in companies, leaders and ideas
that are changing the way we tackle
poverty. Abraham Temu, KiBO MD
is an Acumen Fellow and KiBO staff
are actively involved in the Acumen
Leadership Essentials program
EY (Ernst & Young) is one of
the largest professional service
firms in the world, through
Emerging World a leadership
development organization,
senior staff at EY (UK) worked
on a leadership assignment
with KiBO
The municipal offices in Entebbe will be home to one of the 6 community Knowledge Centres where KiBO is Uganda’s
lead implementing partner with Cisco. During her visit to Uganda June Sommers (extreme left), KiBO’s Vice-Chair had
an opportunity to inspect the facilities at the new centre along with His Worship the Mayor of Entebbe Vincent Kayanja,
Sarah Nabirye the Manager of the Centre, and KiBO staff members Natalie Bay and Abraham Temu
Building partnerships for sustainability
The George Drew Trust set-up
in memory of George Drew has
graciously sponsored over 40
youth from Rwanda to KiBO
programs since 2011
Alexander Forbes is a leading financial
services provider, specializing in short-
term and long-term insurance, health,
retirement and multi-manager investment
solutions. Alexander Forbes has
generously sponsored the development
and production of KiBO print materials
Featured partners

6. 638people reached
8
Districts covered
7
average number of
trainers
9
Number of local
languages used
The numbers R
ose (names changed) sat quietly among the seventy-seven trainees that had been
selected for the district training. After introductions, Nicholas Ochen, one of the KiBO
trainers, recognized her as an old classmate. (Nicholas was originally sponsored to
the KiBO program by Empower African Children a KiBO partner.)He remembered her to be
a lovely energetic girl, but now she was reserved and did not participate enthusiastically.
She seemed to shy away probably because the last thing she wanted was for a former
classmate and friend to know that she is HIV positive.
Nicholas approached her during the break on day one, to attempt to make her feel more
comfortable. He discovered that when Rose contracted HIV in 2010, she lived in denial,
refusing to go for treatment. However as the symptoms worsened she agreed to go for
testing, confirming her worst fears. She was HIV positive. She had a harsh reality to face.
A high school dropout she had failed to find a job. She bitterly blamed employers’ bias
towards her HIV status. During the training sessions, Nicholas firmly pointed out that self-pity
was not an option and advised her to apply for jobs she was qualified for.
Since the program ended, Nicholas has been tracking Rose progress. She has developed
an attainable Personal Action Plan (as they were taught in the KiBO sessions) and has
began implementing it, a skill she acquired from the training.
Rose has also started her own chapati frying business and later added mandazi, a
popular local doughnut. She has secured a contract to supply a neighbouring hotel with
snacks and food, and her profit has since risen from 7 to 20,000 UGX daily, which she uses
to support her family. Rose also received a scholarship to return to school to pursue a
Picture: A KiBO trainer engages trainees in team building activities
Beyond pity to opportunity: Rose’s hope
Scope of the KiBO ‘Now and Beyond’ project
T
he KiBO vision does not know boundaries. In early 2013, KiBO trainers
dispersed across 8 districts in Uganda to conduct simultaneous trainings
in local languages aimed at building self-confidence and giving practical
skills to adolescents, young adults, Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) and HIV
discordant couples. These vulnerable groups are often susceptible to low
esteem, marginalization, and societal disadvantages. The role of KiBO trainers
included impartation of life skills-- good communication, community focused
activities and attitude change. The initiative was supported by IDI as project
initiator, CSF as funders, and KiBO as the project implementers.
NOW AND BEYOND
PROJECT
Empowering vulnerable
communities across
Uganda
“I came with no hope of doing anything
for my self since I am HIV positive. But
after this training, I have discovered great
potential in me and my hope has been
rejuvenated. Once an opportunity comes,
I’m planning to start up a business,”
Participant, Mubende District.
7.3% of Uganda’s popu-
lation between the ages of
15-49 are living with HIV/AIDS.
There are approximately
129,000 new infections every
year.
9,770of those people
are receiving care from the
Infectious Disease Institute’s
(IDI) Mulago Clinic.
600 +individuals were
empowered by KiBO training
to create and accomplish their
life dreams
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7. ALUMNI UPDATES
Janice Aryanyijuka
Janice is working with
Hima Cement Mbarara
branch as a Point
control Officer. She
recently graduated with
a Bachelors in Business
Finance at Makerere
University.
Hadijah Batte
Hadijah started up a
garments business on
bustling Kampala Road,
only 3 weeks after her
graduation from KiBO
Maureen Nantongo
Maureen is currently
volunteering with
ANPPCAN Uganda,
studying for a Degree
in Social Work & Social
Administration, is serving
on the student board
of at Uganda Christian
University Mukono and
is an Empower African
Children Youth.
Stella NaNte
Kasibante
Stella is a sought after
professional actress and
stand-up comedian. She
has recently completed
a Bachelors degree at
Makerere University.
KiBO 22nd
Class
KiBO 23rd
Class
KiBO 14th
Class
KiBO 21st
Class
ACTIVITIES
Facebook comments
The months I spent at KiBO were the most positive,
impactful moments in both social conduct and hopeful hard
work I have ever got in my life. I am so happy that many
youth like me are continuing to be guided and taught by the
same tutors at KiBO Foundation
Richard Walusimbi
I wish all people can visit KiBO. Communities and cultures would have
discovered their potential to develop themselves and also transform the
lives of people.
Wilson Mugoya
R
egan Tukamwesiga says he is lucky to be a ‘KiBOlet’, a former KiBO student. Now a KiBO staff member Regan says at KiBO he feels
“free to discover his creativity”. More important though, he has found mentors who have helped him clarify his vision of what he
wants to do in life-entrepreneurship. Today he is leading projects such as the recently concluded IDI project where he led a district
team.
“One of the things we learn at KiBO is service beyond self. You appreciate and learn to work for free, and to be a problem solver.” He does
not take for granted the vast number of people from different backgrounds he has interacted with because of KiBO. “This has given me
invaluable people skills, how to deal with different people and group dynamics.”
Reagan recalls of an incident in Hoima, during a project around 8 districts in the country, when a 56-year old man refused to play ‘the
crate game’ that Reagan had introduced to help build team spirit. Reagan participated and let the man watch others fail and try again.
As he watched them try and retry and fail countless times and finally win, he decided he could also give it a try.
“From KiBO I learned a lesson-when you fail, go back, plan, try again. Just because you can’t achieve it the first time doesn’t mean you
can’t try again. To see others fail helps you know your failure is normal, to see them win encourages you to know you too can.”
Regan says the most important thing being a KiBOlet has taught him is that “one cannot sit on the side and ‘lead’ a team, the best way
to lead is to be part of the action.”
Regan TuKAmwesiga: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
“[You] cannot sit on
the side and ‘lead’a
team, the best way to
lead is to be part of the
action.”
Reagan Tukamwesiga, (centre) guides new KiBO
students during a team building activity
Top: KiBO students during their weekly community service where they clean up
communities; bottom, KiBO students during a team building activity
KiBO NEWSLETTER JAN-JUN 2013 PAGE 13
Profile KiBO out and about

8. NEWS
&EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS LAUNCH OF THE KiBO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Graduands of the 25th KiBO class celebrate their success
KiBO NEWSLETTER JAN-JUN 2013 PAGE 14
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Natalie Bay and Florence Mukasa, KiBO staff headed a team which
officially launched the KiBO Alumni Association on June 29th at the KiBO
Foundation offices tapping into the expressed interest by several KiBO
alumni. The association will provide a platform for alumni to engage
further with KiBO by providing professional support, capacity building
and quality assurance in program delivery. The association will also seek
to strengthen KiBO’s work in the community through needs identification.
ABOUT THE KiBO FOUNDATION
KiBO Foundation is a Social Enterprise, registered as an NGO in Uganda in 2007 with its regional offices in Kansanga, Kampala.
The KiBO vision “changing communities, changing lives, one partnership at a time” is focused on developing self-sustaining,
replicable community centred initiatives. KiBO Foundation’s flagship program called the ICT (Information and Communications
Technology) and Leadership program is a transformative model that aims at equipping youth with the skill set to develop
community centred initiatives and opportunities.
SMART WAYS TO
PARTNER WITH KiBO
>>Inspire our youth, become a KiBO speaker
>>Give a lifeline, sponsor youth to the KiBO program
>>Make a difference, fundraise for KiBO
>>Build the next generation, create internship
July/August 2013
• KiBO Walk-a-thon: July 20th, 2013 7am - 1pm
• Intel Easy Steps programme launch: August 3rd 2013
• CISCO IT Essentials: August 5th 2012
• 1st Official Alumni event : August 10th
• Visiting professionals at work: July 16th 2013, WizArts
• Speaker series: Every Friday @ KiBO: 9am-12pm
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