WHAT IS TUKO IMPACT LAB?
Create something. Make it happen. Leave a lasting impact.
TUKO Impact Lab is Tukolaganhe's student incubator. We support university students and young professionals who want to turn their skills and ideas into real projects for our school and community in Uganda.
You design the project, we guide you from the first idea to its implementation on the ground, and the community gains something built to last.
This is an opportunity to put your knowledge into practice, develop new skills and contribute to meaningful social change.
PAST PROJECTS & STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
Real students. Real initiative. Projects that make a difference.
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Marta, 23
Improving Healthcare in Uganda
Marta, a medical student, identified the need to improve the school's sick room, researched local medical needs such as malaria, sourced medicines in Spain and raised funds to equip it. She travelled to Uganda to set up the room, bringing new furniture, malaria tests and essential medical supplies.
Tomás, 24
Bringing Solar Energy to the School
Tomás, an engineering student, identified the school's electricity challenges and proposed installing solar panels. He visited Uganda, assessed the site, researched suppliers, compared solutions and developed an installation plan and budget. The project is now seeking funding for implementation in 2027.
Daniel, 23 & María, 21
Making an Impact from Spain
Daniel joined remotely to support the organisation's founders with financial analysis, Excel management and outreach, while María proposed a social media strategy and is now collaborating on Instagram campaigns. Neither needed to travel to Uganda to contribute their skills and make a difference.
WHO IS IT FOR?
We welcome proactive students from all academic backgrounds who want to create real impact in Uganda.
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Technical Profiles: Knowledge of knitting, IT, mechanics, carpentry, healthcare or crafts.
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Business & Leadership Profiles: Future leaders with skills in entrepreneurship, project management, finance, fundraising and business development.
We are looking for people who take initiative, lead teams and turn ideas into action.
CONTRIBUTE - join an existing project
Ideal if you want to get involved with a flexible commitment and learn from a project that is already running. Open to more participants throughout the year.
LEAD - create your own project
We incubate a maximum of 4 Lead projects per year, so the strongest proposals are selected in Phase 1. Your project can also be linked to your Bachelor's or Master's thesis (TFG/TFM).
CURRENT COMMUNITY NEEDS
Where could your skills make a difference?
These are some of the current needs and opportunities identified by Tukolaganhe in Uganda. They are starting points, not fixed projects: you can adapt them to your interests, academic background and skills, or even propose an entirely new initiative.
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Skills & Training
Digital Skills & Computer Training
Textile, Sewing & Creative Workshops
Motorbike Mechanics & Carpentry
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Education & Agriculture
School Garden & Sustainable Agriculture
Teacher Training & Educational Development
Your skills. Your ideas. Your project.
You don't have to follow an existing plan. We encourage you to take ownership, explore the needs and develop a project that matches your interests while responding to real community priorities.
PROCESS - HOW DOES THIS WORK?
1. APPLY
Send us your application. We review every proposal and select the strongest ones for Phase 1.
2. REVISION OF THE PROJECT
Get to know the school and the community, talk to our team in Spain and Uganda, and identify a real need.
3. DESIGN
Shape your project with our mentorship: goals, budget, timeline and how you will measure impact. Final validation comes from Tukolaganhe Spain.
4. MEETING WITH TEAM
You will be in continiuous contact with the Spanish and Ugandan team to help develop your ideas
5. FIND FUNDING
Raise the funds your project needs. All funds are managed through Tukolaganhe to guarantee transparency.
6. IMPLEMENT
Travel to Uganda and bring your project to life together with the local team.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
We are working together towards poverty eradication, better education and more economic power. We envision a world in which projects like this are no longer necessary, because all children have access to high standards of education and a better future is no longer just a dream, but a reality.