« The connectivity provided by SES has also made the WPDI CLCs the only educational hubs in the country to offer comprehensive vocational training that incorporates technology and ICT at the core of its pedagogy.“
April 2, 2026 – Around the world, reliable internet access has become essential for learning, work, and human connection. In today’s digital age, connectivity is no longer a luxury; it is a critical infrastructure. This is especially true for vulnerable communities in conflict-affected regions. In countries such as Uganda and South Sudan, communities continue to experience the lasting impacts of prolonged conflict and displacement. Many face persistent challenges, including limited infrastructure and restricted access to education and economic opportunities. In these contexts, reliable internet access plays a vital role. It enables learning, strengthens communication, supports entrepreneurship, and provides access to critical information, opening pathways where opportunities are otherwise scarce.
To address this, WPDI has partnered with SES to bring high-speed satellite connectivity to our Community Learning Centers. In Uganda, our centers in Gulu, Moroto, and the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement now benefit from faster, more reliable connectivity. In South Sudan, our eight centers in the Equatoria region have also gained reliable access.
Why Connectivity Matters
WPDI’s CLCs serve as hubs for education, skills training, and community engagement. With satellite internet, we can expand digital literacy programs, connect learners across regions, support local entrepreneurs, and enhance coordination among centers. For the youth, women, and community members who rely on WPDI’s CLCs, dependable connectivity strengthens their ability to learn, innovate, and participate in an increasingly digital world. This installation is not about bringing opportunity from the outside; it is about unlocking and amplifying the potential that already exists within these communities. At the end of 2025, WPDI and SES were recognized at the Africa Tech Festival, receiving the Changing Lives Award for their work expanding digital access for vulnerable communities.
Across Uganda and South Sudan, learners, trainers, and leadership are already seeing the impact of reliable connectivity.
Joseph Lukwago – WPDI ICT Coordinator
« I see the installation of SES’s satellite internet as a transformative step toward our digital development goals across all Community Learning Centers. This connectivity will strengthen coordination among centers, enhance online learning delivery, and expand access to global digital resources. We anticipate building a more connected and capable network of learners and innovators who can drive meaningful change in their communities. »
Dagu David – WPDI South Sudan Country Manager
« The WPDI CLCs have become a massive hub for learning and community engagement in their own right. However, with the deployment of internet connectivity from SES, our CLCs across the three states of the Equatoria region have taken the experience at the CLCs to a whole different level. With connectivity, learning, research, communication, and experience sharing have become seamless across areas. The connectivity provided by SES has also made the WPDI CLCs the only educational hubs in the country to offer comprehensive vocational training that incorporates technology and ICT at the core of its pedagogy. We in South Sudan are grateful for this partnership with SES, and we hope to continue to strengthen the experience for our beneficiaries together going forward.«
From Uganda to South Sudan, satellite connectivity is reshaping what is possible within WPDI’s Community Learning Centers. By bridging the digital divide in some of the region’s most underserved and crisis-affected communities, SES is helping transform these centers into engines of opportunity, where education, technology, and local potential come together.
As connectivity continues to expand, so too does the ability of individuals and communities to learn, connect, and build more resilient futures, ensuring that no one is left behind in an increasingly digital world.
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