The PEDN Story
We aim at promoting and integrating entrepreneurial teaching and learning and financial education
The Private Education Development Network (PEDN) is a non- profit organization, established in 2004 with an aim of promoting and integrating entrepreneurial teaching and learning and financial education in formal and informal education systems in Uganda.
Over the past 5 years, PEDN has contributed to youth financial literacy and financial inclusion by directly reaching and training over 230,390 young people through its diverse programs in 1,572 schools across the country.
Vision
A Ugandan Society that is enterprising and productive.
Mission
To empower young people in Uganda through innovative and demand led entrepreneurial interventions that enable them to transform their livelihoods and communities.
Currently, PEDN currently has a presence in 36 districts spread in all regions of Uganda PEDN has implemented interventions supported by both local and international partners, including Ministry of Education and Sports, Citi Foundation, Aflatoun International, Opportunity International, USAID Feed The Future Program, DFID and Porticus among others.
Our practical and on ground experience of over 15 years working with schools and youth has enabled us to closely work with the Ministry of Education and Sports to contribute towards the education system in Uganda with a focus on literacy & numeracy, life skills enhancement, teacher training, establishing safe school learning environment for child protection enhancement and development of competency based curriculum.
Core Values
- Teamwork
- Transparency
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Productivity
- Creativity
Numbers achieved since 2014.
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Districts reached
We believe that to serve better. We have our footprint in 81 districts in Uganda
Trainers / Teachers Trained
Selecting teachers to act as trainers for other teachers
Schools Engaged
Engaging school in empowering students and youths through training and skilling.
Youth Trained
Empowering students and youths through training and skilling them for the brighter future.
Our Team
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in all forms.
Key stakeholders focused on building our community. As an organization, we believe good ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Our team is comprised of members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to help us find innovative solutions to problems. Every single person there is smart, creative and fun..
Our staff is joining forces with communities and partners on the ground to help youths and young persons in understanding financial literacy and financial inclusion by directly reaching and training over 230,390 young people through its diverse programs in 1,572 schools across the country.




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