WE’RE ON A MISSION TO BUILD 100 INNOVATION HUBS ACROSS AFRICA BY 2025.
Every solar powered space we build is in the low-income communities we serve, and means 20 young adults will join our 12 month bootcamp and 1,000+ school kids will get to learn how to code! Want to make a huge impact?
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We Are Uncommon
Our mission is to empower young adults from low-income communities with the technology education and opportunities they need to escape poverty forever.
We do this by creating innovative learning environments, teaching in-demand tech skills and placing graduates in meaningful employment.
Take a look at the impact we’ve made.
Our Innovation Hubs are where so much of the magic happens. Once we find a community in need, we work with local stakeholders to identify an old building that can be refurbished, or find a location that can house one of our recycled shipping containers. UI/UX Design, Computer Coding, Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship training starts here!
WE'RE ON A MISSION
Our vision is to create a world where everyone has the chance to improve their lives through tech. Here’s how we operate:
Your Donation
Your donation helps us bring technology skills and employment opportunities to thousands across Africa.
12 Month Bootcamp
Our Bootcamp is free for young adults in the low- income communities we serve.
After School Coding
After learning in the mornings, our students teach free, daily after school coding lessons at the public schools.
Life After Uncommon
Many of our graduates go on to internships, part-time and full-time positions. Some have started their own companies!
SEE WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR MISSION.
Youths
There are few greater feelings in the world than the one you get when watching the excitement appear across a child’s face as they write their first few lines of code. It’s pure magic, and it simply never gets old.
Young Adults
The young adults in our 12- Month bootcamp are the heart and soul of our organization. Everyday they come to class and soak up as much information as possible. It is a true joy to watch them give back and teach the next generation each afternoon.
Clients
To work with our amazing clients is a privilege we don’t take for granted. Not only does each project bring in crucial funds for our non-profit, but the work itself provides invaluable learning experiences for our students & developers.
What our supporters say
Deondre Coston
Monthly DonorI'm proud of my monthly donation to Uncommon.org. Their work and vision is inspiring and I love knowing that I'm playing a significant part in their success.
Sylvia Carter
Past ClientI loved working with Uncommon! It was so cool to know that I'd get a great product AND get to make a real difference in the world. This was a very special experience!
Matt Ross
Donor, MentorWhat the Uncommon team has accomplished in such a short amount of time is a testament to their focus and dedication to their mission. I highly recommend getting involved as a donor or mentor!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Make a Donation!
Since we have private donors that take care of our operating costs, you can be sure that every dollar you donate goes directly to helping communities and building hubs throughout Africa.
Make a Donation
Become a CSR Partner
We couldn't do what we do without the support of our Corporate Social Responsibility partners. Your generosity is what will allow us to scale. Sponsoring an Innovation Hub is a great way to get involved, but there are tons of other ways for us to create truly impactful experiences together. Click the link below to see how we can partner!
Become a Partner
Hire Us!
When you hire us for your development needs, 100% of the proceeds from the project are used grow our program and teach thousands of low-income community members the skills they need to enter the digital workforce.
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Follow Us On Our Journey
Learning how to code gave me the courage to believe in myself. There's nothing I can't do.
May 6
Learning how to code gave me the courage to believe in myself. There's nothing I can't do.
Sometimes it's just about getting lost in the moment and not worrying about anything else.
May 6
Sometimes it's just about getting lost in the moment and not worrying about anything else.
Hey @maudpriscilla!! We're so lucky to have you on our team. Thank you for truly representing what #Uncommon is all ...
May 5
Hey @maudpriscilla!! We're so lucky to have you on our team. Thank you for truly representing what #Uncommon is all about!!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Not only are we building a new Innovation Hub - 100% of the operating costs will be ...
May 4
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Not only are we building a new Innovation Hub - 100% of the operating costs will be funded by our amazing community of Monthly Donors!!
This is a major milestone for our organization and we are so grateful to the amazing grassroots donors who make this all possible!
Coding is my favorite class... I feel like when I'm learning, I'm actually just playing. Building computer games is...
May 3
Coding is my favorite class... I feel like when I'm learning, I'm actually just playing. Building computer games is awesome!
Special shoutout to Ellie Kiernen and Marc Dudzik for being two of our amazing Monthly Donors.
100% of Monthly...
May 3
Special shoutout to Ellie Kiernen and Marc Dudzik for being two of our amazing Monthly Donors.
100% of Monthly Donations are used to operate our Innovation Hubs, directly benefiting the students and young adults we serve!
School is back in session and we can't wait to teach coding to more kids!
#BeUncommon
In addition to studying and teaching Front End Web Development, Takudzwa has recently taken an interest in learning about the...
Apr 21
In addition to studying and teaching Front End Web Development, Takudzwa has recently taken an interest in learning about the Blockchain.
He asked if we could get a course for him on Udemy which of course we did. One condition though Takudzwa - you've got to teach us all what you learn!
We offer a pretty different learning experience than what the youths in our after school program are accustomed to.
...
Apr 20
We offer a pretty different learning experience than what the youths in our after school program are accustomed to.
4:1 student teacher ratios, no lecturing and lot's of fun. Always, lot's of fun!!
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