Ushindi Education Initiative

Through our career club sessions in variuos secondary schools, one message has kept standing out: education must go beyond textbooks.

Secondary school students should be equipped with skills like communication, career planning, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, the skills needed to thrive in a fast-changing world.
The urgency is clear:
• Over 25% of African youth are not in education, employment, or training (UNESCO)
• Millions enter the job market each year, yet many lack employable skills (atlas.unevoc.unesco.org)
• Access to higher education remains limited, especially for disadvantaged learners (UNESCO)

These realities reinforce our mission to empower young people to enable High-Achieving, Low-Income students to access international higher education.

During our career club session at Emma High Secondary School, we focused on 21st-century skills, particularly critical thinking and problem-solving.

Students worked through real-life scenarios that required logic, creativity, and teamwork. One powerful realisation emerged: there isn’t always just one correct answer.

This shift matters. Across Africa, one-third of youth aged 15–35 are unemployed, and many lack practical skills for the workplace, underscoring the need for critical thinking and adaptability. (atlas.unevoc.unesco.org)

When students learn to think, they learn to lead.

We conducted a career session with Senior 6 students of Ebenezer Christian High School, the focus was on international university applications and expanding access to global opportunities.

Students learned:
• How to create a Common App account
• Key requirements for studying abroad
• How to prepare strong applications
• Exploring scholarships and global pathways

Unfortunately, access remains a challenge. Only about 9% of Africa’s population has access to higher education, far below the global average of 38%.
This is why equipping students with information and guidance is critical; awareness opens doors.

Career guidance is more important than ever. Studies show that skills and education mismatches are widespread among African youth, affecting job satisfaction and employment outcomes.

Many learners are unsure about which combinations align with their career goals. During our career club sessions at Ebenezer Christian High School, we explored:
• Matching subjects with career pathways
• Key factors when choosing combinations
• The importance of short- and long-term goal setting
The highlight was a vision board activity in which students creatively designed their future goals, bringing their dreams to life.

Providing structured guidance helps students make informed decisions today that shape their tomorrow.

We had the privilege of conducting a career session at Hope Senior Secondary School, with senior students, focusing on one of the most powerful 21st-century skills: communication.

Students explored how communication goes beyond words, diving into nonverbal expression, from body language to facial cues. Through interactive activities, they acted out emotions and careers without speaking while classmates guessed.

Across Africa, more than 40% of young people entering the workforce lack the skills needed for employment, highlighting the urgent need to intentionally teach life skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

The journey has just begun. 🚀

Following our successful partnership with ITS Indonesia, Ushindi is now focused on:

📣 Sensitising Ugandan students about opportunities at ITS
🤝 Connecting school counsellors with ITS representatives
📝 Supporting students to apply for the KNB Scholarship

If you're a student, parent, teacher, or school counsellor — we want to hear from you.

Let's build this bridge together.

📩 DM us or drop a comment below.

ITS Indonesia isn't just a university — it's an experience. 🏛️

During our visit, we were struck by a campus built around innovation. State-of-the-art labs designed for practical, hands-on learning. Departments focused on solving real-world problems.

This is where Ugandan students can thrive.

From Civil Engineering to Information Systems — ITS is preparing the next generation of problem-solvers.

And Ushindi is the bridge that gets you there.

Accessible. Affordable. International. 🌍

The KNB Scholarship at ITS Indonesia is open to ALL international students — including Ugandans — for both undergraduate and graduate studies.

And ITS offers a wide range of programs:
🔧 Industrial Engineering
⚙️ Mechanical Engineering
🧱 Civil Engineering
🌿 Environmental Engineering
💻 Information Systems
🔬 Material Engineering

Fewer admission requirements than most international universities. More opportunity than you might expect.

DM us to learn more. 📩

What if you could earn a degree from TWO countries? 🌏🇫🇷🇨🇦

Through ITS Indonesia's Dual Degree program, students spend 2 years at ITS and then continue studies at a partner university in France, Canada, Malaysia, or Taiwan.

Two years. Two universities. One incredible future.

Ushindi is connecting Ugandan students to exactly this kind of opportunity.

Did you know ITS Indonesia offers a fully funded scholarship? 🎓

The TIAS Scholarship opens every February for both undergraduate and graduate students. Here's what you need to know:

✅ Fully funded
✅ Open to international students
✅ Selection includes an online academic test (200 questions), a virtual interview, and a psychological assessment
✅ Priority given to former public servants
✅ Recommendation required from the Indonesian Embassy in Uganda

Ushindi is here to guide you through every step.

What if your university degree took you across two continents?

At ITS Indonesia, the Dual Degree program allows students to spend 2 years at ITS and then continue at partner universities in France, Canada, Malaysia, or Taiwan.

This isn't just an academic credential — it's a passport to global professional networks and diverse cultural experiences.

Ushindi visited ITS during the Global Gathering and was inspired by the breadth of opportunity available to international students. We're committed to ensuring Ugandan students know about and can access pathways like this.

✈️ Two countries. One degree. Unlimited horizons.