Uganda Hackerspace
Our makerspace in Jinja, Uganda is funded by the hacker community and provides free advanced instruction and resources for budding technologists. We teach robotics, design, programming and much more. Although it has been funded by the hacker community since 2015, we are seeking corporate donors to continue the funding of this terrific project. The annual operating costs for the hackerspace alone is approximately $5,000.
A group of local high school students and university-age young adults has taken an intense interest in advanced technology study and has founded a competitive robotics team based in our hackerspace. Take a moment to visit their self-built webpage:
To learn more about our hackerspace, read the stories below, or to get involved, please join our community.
Tales from our hackerspace
Mark Kikta visits Uganda!
We're always super excited when a volunteer comes to help out in Uganda. Mark was a huge help and an inspiration. Here's a glimpse of his trip in his own words.
Video: LittleBits and Former Street Kids in Uganda
Teaching former street kids about electronics and LittleBits in our Ugandan Hackerspace.
Make:It Robotics kits
New robotics kits for the hackerspace!
Video: Ultimaker2 unpack!
So grateful. Ultimaker2 unpack. My favorite line from the video: "Stick your head in it!" Never thought I'd say that about a 3D printer. :-)
Kittehz and LittleBits Video
I would be completely untrustworthy if I didn't post cat videos. Clearly Ugandan cats love littleBits! Mark Smith's first full day in Uganda. We're unpacking and trying things out. The cats are hilarious. This wasn't expected. Thank you, Andrew Oundo for making this happen!
Hackerspace: First Robotics Lesson!
Video of our first robotics class in the HFC Hackerspace!