Community Empowerment & Transformation Agency-CETA

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Community Empowerment & Transformation Agency-CETA A Community Based Organisation (CBO) located in Arua City & Ariaze B, Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement.

We aspire to Inspire, Empower and Transform vulnerable conflict affected communities through Education, ICT, Livelihoods, Peacebuilding and Advocacy.

17/09/2026

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Building Community-Owned Internet Connectivity that Lasts!!Through our valuable partnership between CETA, Hello World &...
17/09/2026

Building Community-Owned Internet Connectivity that Lasts!!

Through our valuable partnership between CETA, Hello World & the Internet Society we have built more than Community Internet connectivity in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, Uganda. We are building the knowledge, leadership & community ownership needed to ensure that Community-Centered Connectivity facilities continue serving people today and for the next generations to come.

Hello World continues to mentor CETA and the Hub Management Committees in both the Ofua and Siripi Community Networks, strengthening their capacity to take greater ownership of their own Community-Centered Connectivity facilities. This ongoing mentorship covers community leadership, management, accountability, sustainability and the practical responsibilities required to keep the hubs responsive to community needs 24/7.

Together with the Internet Society, this approach demonstrates the importance of combining connectivity infrastructure with Computer Network skills development (DDCN), local Leadership, Mentorship & Community Ownership. The aim is to move beyond externally supported projects toward resilient community networks that communities can increasingly manage and sustain themselves when given a startup infrastructure.

We are grateful to Hello World & the Internet Society Foundation for believing in locally led connectivity initiatives and continuing to walk alongside CETA and the communities we serve. With continued partnership and investment, we can strengthen the Ofua and Siripi models and extend community-owned, meaningful connectivity to more underserved refugee and host communities across the 8 zones of Rhino Camp and beyond.



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This week, CETA continues empowering refugees and host communities through Cohort 4 of the Designing and Deploying Compu...
09/09/2026

This week, CETA continues empowering refugees and host communities through Cohort 4 of the Designing and Deploying Computer Networks (DDCN) and Online Trust and Safety (OTS) courses in Ofua, Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement. Participants are gaining practical skills to design, build, manage, and safely use digital networks creating pathways toward greater digital inclusion, dignity, and hope.

Through DDCN, learners are being equipped to contribute to building and sustaining Community Networks (CNs), while OTS strengthens their ability to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. These skills can unlock opportunities in education, employment, entrepreneurship, access to information & participation in the digital economy, enabling underserved communities to become active drivers of their own digital transformation.

The impact extends far beyond the classroom. Every trained learner has the potential to become a digital champion and knowledge multiplier, strengthening schools, businesses, families, and communities. We are deeply grateful to the Internet Society and Hello World for their invaluable financial and technical support, which continues to strengthen CETA's efforts to connect and empower underserved communities and build a more inclusive, resilient, self-reliant, and connected future.



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Great achievement for CETA as the team leader is recognized with a certificate as he shared Internet Governance experien...
18/08/2026

Great achievement for CETA as the team leader is recognized with a certificate as he shared Internet Governance experience in a refugee context like ours!❤️

CETA is delighted to have successfully completed a five-day DDCN and Online Trust and Safety (OTS) Bootcamp from 10th to...
14/08/2026

CETA is delighted to have successfully completed a five-day DDCN and Online Trust and Safety (OTS) Bootcamp from 10th to 14th August 2026, bringing together 90 students and community learners from Siripi Secondary School and Ofua 3 Community in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, where participants gained practical digital skills while sharing experiences and building confidence for future opportunities.

The impact goes beyond the classroom, with learners now better equipped to support basic networking, troubleshooting, online safety, digital security and responsible Internet use, while developing skills that can open pathways to education, employment, entrepreneurship and ICT-related opportunities within their communities.

Each trained learner has the potential to become a digital multiplier, sharing knowledge with peers, families and community members, strengthening local capacity to use the Internet safely and productively, with the newly trained learners now looking forward to joining fellow learners from Cohort 4 and celebrating their achievements together at our forthcoming October 2026 graduation ceremony.

With this cohort successfully completed, mobilization for Cohort 4 begins immediately, as CETA continues to expand opportunities for more young people and community members to acquire practical digital skills, strengthen local digital capacity and contribute to a safer, more inclusive and meaningful Internet



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Behind every successful community network is a team of skilled, committed & passionate people. At CETA, we are proud of ...
05/08/2026

Behind every successful community network is a team of skilled, committed & passionate people.

At CETA, we are proud of our Computer Network Engineers and Digital Skills Tutors who were directly trained through the Internet Society (ISOC) Community Network programs strengthening our capacity to design, deploy, manage and sustain affordable connectivity solutions for underserved communities.

We extend special appreciation special advocate and brilliant trainer Eng. Ruth Njeri who was officially identified by the Internet Society & Internet Society Kenya to travel to Arua, Uganda to provide specialized training to CETA staff in June 2025. Her physical expertise, mentorship and dedication played a key role in equipping our team with the practical skills needed to advance community-centered connectivity initiatives moving forward to the next years until the 2050's & beyond.

This knowledge transfer is part of a bigger vision: to empower local experts who can digitally transform lives in refugee settlements and marginalized host communities across Uganda, Congo and South Sudan by establishing affordable, sustainable, and community-owned networks that bring meaningful Internet access closer to the people.

Through continuous training in Community Network Readiness Assessment (CNRA), Designing and Deploying Computer Networks (DDCN) and Building Wireless Community Networks (BWCN) digital skills, including conducting training on Online Trust and Safety (OTS) courses and community connectivity solutions, CETA’s tutors are ensuring that beneficiaries are not just users of technology but active participants in building and sustaining their own digital futures.

Our approach remains tutor-centered and beneficiary-centered who are investing in capable trainers who inspire, mentor and transfer knowledge while placing learners and communities at the heart of every intervention.

I am really very excited that in unity, we are advancing a future where connectivity becomes a tool for education, employment, innovation, self-reliance and inclusion for refugees and host communities in Uganda and beyond.

Much appreciation goes to Eng. Ruth Njeri. the Internet Society and the entire CETA Training Team for championing digital transformation from the grassroots.











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An inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and meaningful engagement in shaping Uganda's digital future!I began the w...
31/07/2026

An inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and meaningful engagement in shaping Uganda's digital future!

I began the week at the Uganda School of Internet Governance (USIG) 2026, where I gained valuable insights into Internet governance, digital rights, cybersecurity, AI, data governance, and meaningful connectivity. The journey continued at the Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (UYIGF) 2026, where young leaders explored digital inclusion, online safety, innovation, and youth participation in digital policymaking.

The week concluded at the Uganda Internet Governance Forum (UIGF) 2026, bringing together government, civil society, academia, the private sector, and the technical community to discuss Uganda's digital transformation, AI governance, cybersecurity, and digital public infrastructure.

I was honoured to receive my Certificate of Participation from the President of the Internet Society Uganda Chapter and privileged to interact with distinguished delegates, including Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, Minister for ICT and National Guidance, alongside other government leaders, policymakers, and digital development partners.

I return to CETA inspired and even more committed to advancing digital inclusion, community connectivity, and Internet governance awareness for refugees and host communities.

Our team leader taking the honour to share a photo moment with the Internet Society Uganda Chapter staff in the ongoing ...
29/07/2026

Our team leader taking the honour to share a photo moment with the Internet Society Uganda Chapter staff in the ongoing Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (UYIGF) in Kampala today.

CETA is excited to share that our Executive Director, Mr. Lasu Samuel is participating in the ongoing Uganda Internet G...
27/07/2026

CETA is excited to share that our Executive Director, Mr. Lasu Samuel is participating in the ongoing Uganda Internet Governance Week 2026 in Kampala at the National ICT Innovation Hub and Sheraton Hotel as he will be engaging in a series of high-level forums throughout the Week including the Uganda School of Internet Governance (UgSIG), Uganda Youth Internet Governance Forum (UYIGF), Uganda Parliamentary Internet Governance Forum (UPIGF), and the Uganda Internet Governance Forum (UIGF).

These platforms bring together the government, the technical community, civil society, academia, youth & the private sector to strengthen multistakeholder collaboration in shaping Uganda's digital future.

The discussions and learning on Internet governance processes, multistakeholder policymaking, AI governance, digital policy and regulatory frameworks, human rights online, data governance, cybersecurity, digital inclusion & emerging technologies are highly relevant to CETA's core mission and vision of digitally transforming underserved communities for their own livelihoods, hope and diginity.

As we continue advancing community-centred connectivity and digital inclusion in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, these insights will strengthen our ability to design community-driven solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, rights-based, and aligned with global Internet governance principles. They will also enhance our efforts to expand affordable connectivity, promote online trust and safety, build digital skills & ensure that refugee and host communities are active participants in the digital economy rather than passive beneficiaries.

We sincerely appreciate the Internet Society Uganda Chapter, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance & all partners for creating this valuable learning and networking platform.

CETA looks forward to translating the knowledge, partnerships & best practices gained during the week into tangible impact for underserved communities while contributing to a more open, secure, globally connected, and inclusive Internet.



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At CETA, we believe that the best way to build future network professionals is through practical, hands-on learning. Our...
27/07/2026

At CETA, we believe that the best way to build future network professionals is through practical, hands-on learning. Our Designing and Deploying Computer Networks (DDCN) training is actively progressing in both Siripi and Ofua, where learners are translating theory into real-world networking skills.

Through intensive Cisco Packet Tracer simulation labs, participants are designing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer networks while gaining a deeper understanding of routing, switching, IP addressing, and network topologies. Alongside the simulations, learners are also undertaking network cable termination practicals, developing the technical skills required to install and maintain reliable network infrastructure.

These practical sessions are preparing refugee and host community youth with industry-relevant digital skills that enhance their employability, strengthen local technical capacity, and contribute to building sustainable community connectivity solutions. Every practical completed is another step toward bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities through technology.

We are proud of the commitment and enthusiasm demonstrated by our learners in both Siripi and Ofua as we nurture the next generation of network technicians and digital leaders who will drive digital transformation within their communities.



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