Arise Digital Solutions Ltd Signs MOU with Club Rafiki to Launch AI Training for Youth

On January 6, 2025, Arise Digital Solutions Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Club Rafiki, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to equip young people in Kigali with practical AI skills for the future.

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1/6/20251 min read

This MOU launched a strategic collaboration between Arise and Club Rafiki to provide accessible, hands-on AI training to Rwandan youth—especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. The training aims to empower participants with practical digital skills to support entrepreneurship, education, and employment.

Under the agreement, Arise committed to:

  • Design and deliver AI training courses at Club Rafiki

  • Provide curriculum, and instructors

  • Offer mentorship and project-based learning opportunities

Club Rafiki committed to:

  • Mobilize youth participants

  • Provide venue, facilities, and coordination

  • Support follow-up engagement and growth opportunities for graduates

✅ 1. About the Partnership
✅ 2. About Club Rafiki

Club Rafiki is a well-established youth center in Kigali that provides access to education, culture, sports, and health services. With a strong focus on community development, the organization plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of Rwandan leaders. Their youth-focused approach aligns perfectly with Arise’s vision for empowerment through technology.

URL: https://clubrafiki.com/

✅ 3. First AI Training Milestone

This partnership led to the successful launch of the "Unlock Your Future with AI Skills – Basic Level" course at Club Rafiki, which began in February 2025 and graduated its first 27 students in May 2025. The program included:

  • AI tool exploration (ChatGPT, Claude AI, Perplexity, Canva, CapCut, etc.)

  • Real-world projects

  • Final student presentations and awards

Click HERE for the training course detail: