KAMPALA – U.S. EXCHANGE ALUMNI UGANDA (USEA) under its U.S. Alumni Apprenticeship Program, partnered with Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and skilled over 200young leaders in 21st century skills, leadership, digital marketing, sustainable innovations.

The boot camp brought together young leaders, entrepreneurs, and recent graduates for intensive training in leadership, digital skills, financial literacy, innovation, and community impact. The initiative sought to bridge the gap between education and employment while fostering a culture of service and responsible citizenship.

“The impact of exchange programs is visible across Uganda, in the businesses our members are building, the jobs we are creating, and the standards we are raising. By strengthening ties with Local partners like Rotary, we are turning global exposure into local economic progress.” –USEA President.

USEA is a national network of over 6,000 alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs, driving innovation, leadership, and community transformation across the country. USEA brings together professionals who leverage skills and experiences gained in the United States to drive positive change across key sectors in Uganda, including leadership and governance, entrepreneurship, education, health, media, and civil society. This partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening alumni-led development and storytelling that inspires national progress.

“This collaboration reflected our commitment to empowering young people with the confidence, skills, and global mind-set needed to create change in their communities. By working with USEA, we combined leadership, service, and practical training to unlock real opportunities for Ugandas youth.” youth service chair added.

“Every Rotaract project must be intentional and well planned, addressing the real needs of our communities with practical solutions,” – Francesco Arezzo, Rotary International President.

“Your frame of thinking has to change because the next day your profession might be extinct, skills like these are telling you how to be resilient, how to think outside the box and how you need to change and be innovative.” -District Governor G. Kitakule.

“Our mission at USEA is to champion sustainable community transformation led by Ugandans. These alumni were selected based on their impactful work across Uganda’s five regions and continue to lead change in diverse sectors.” –USEA Alumni President, Owomugisha Blessing Immaculate

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