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Allan Kato

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Allan Kato
Born
Allan Kato

13 November 2003
CitizenshipUgandan
Alma materMakerere Primary School, New Style SS
Occupation(s)Social enteprenuer, activist
Years active2016– present
Known foractivism, social entreprenuer
TitleFounder, Allan Children’s Foundation

Allan Kato is a Ugandan social entrepreneur and activist.[1] He founded the nonprofit organisation Allan Children's Foundation in 2019,[2] and works through the foundation to provide aid to underprivileged children in Uganda.[1][3]

Early life and Education

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He grew up in Kikoni, a Kampala surbub. He attended Makerere Primary School and Kasubi Family Primary School, and later attended New Styles S.S for high school.[3]

Career

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Initially Kato was a digital content creator, however after dropping from school he started a NGO under the name of Allan Children's Foundation in 2019. In 2024, he set up a vocational training center in Wakiso that teaches youths vocational skills.[4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Independent, The (27 March 2024). "All set for launch of Allan Children's Foundation".
  2. ^ https://thetowerpost.com/2024/01/23/i-spent-15-years-of-my-life-angry-before-i-realized-we-in-the-slums-must-lead-change-social-entrepreneur-allan-kato/
  3. ^ a b "Social entrepreneur Allan Kato was abandoned and abused as a child. Now he is on a mission to give a million underprivileged children a smile". 9 July 2024.
  4. ^ Tendo, Elizabeth (3 July 2024). "Social entrepreneur changes lives in Uganda by teaching youths vocational skills". Pulse Uganda.
  5. ^ "Allan Kato's Foundation Brings Vocational Training to Underprivileged Youths – The UGPost". 3 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Allan Kato's Foundation Brings Hope To Kampala's Slums With Vocational Skills Training | The Telegraph UG". 27 August 2024.
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