Skilling Uganda’s youth for dignified work

A registered Ugandan NGO and UVTAB-accredited centre in Bukoto, Kampala, equipping young people with practical digital and creative skills.

Who we are

We believe creativity and innovation drive economic transformation

Purple Skills Klinic Foundation is a Ugandan NGO dedicated to equipping youth and communities with practical skills to enhance employability. Through skills development, mentorship, apprenticeship, career guidance and start-up capital support, we address the unemployment crisis and its socio-economic impact in Uganda.

Founded by media personality Douglas Lwanga, the foundation is a registered NGO (INDR154504582NB), licensed by Uganda’s NGO Bureau and accredited by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) as an assessment centre, centre number UVTAB1005. Our headquarters are in Bukoto, Kampala.

We offer specialised training and mentorship in digital technology and the creative arts, empowering youth to build sustainable careers, and our work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 agenda.

Registered NGO (INDR154504582NB)
UVTAB Centre No. UVTAB1005
Licensed by Uganda’s NGO Bureau
Contributing to the UN SDGs

What drives us

Our mission and vision

Mission

To empower the youths with knowledge and skills through innovative solutions.

Vision

To bridge the gap in the workforce, creating a self-reliant generation of skilled youth.

Founder’s message

Empowering Uganda’s youth through creativity and innovation

At Purple Skills Klinic Foundation, we are committed to tackling youth unemployment by equipping young people with practical skills in creative arts and digital technology. Through hands-on training and mentorship, we empower youth to build careers in visual arts, performing arts, audio production, digital marketing, coding and graphic design.

By leveraging creativity and innovation, we complement government efforts in fostering sustainable socio-economic growth. Together, we can shape a future where Uganda’s youth are skilled, empowered and ready for success.