In the heart of Uganda, a dream was born from a simple observation: while technology was transforming the world, many communities in Africa were being left behind. I, OPIO ISAAC LEVITICUS, witnessed firsthand how lack of access to digital tools and software solutions was creating barriers to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
My Birth & Roots
I was born on December 12th, 2001, in Kireku Railway Zone village, Bweyogerere Division, Kiira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda. Growing up in this vibrant community shaped my understanding of both the challenges and opportunities that exist in our Ugandan society.
Levish Coders started as a small initiative with a big vision - to bridge this digital divide. I began by helping local businesses establish their online presence, teaching young people coding skills, and developing simple solutions to everyday problems. What I discovered was a tremendous thirst for technology and innovation that was waiting to be unleashed.
Self-Taught Through The Internet
I am a completely self-taught programmer who learned everything through the internet. With just a basic laptop and the free Wi-Fi available near local cafes in Bweyogerere, I spent countless nights teaching myself coding, web development, and software engineering. No formal computer education, no mentors - just me, the internet, and a burning desire to create something meaningful.
Life is Tough - My Skills Are Dying
Life is incredibly tough for me as a self-taught programmer here in Kiira Municipality. I face hunger daily - sometimes no food, no peace, no joy. I come from a family that struggles to make ends meet. My skills are dying while I struggle to survive. Yet despite these challenges, I am ready to create the difference. I code on empty stomachs, I debug with tired eyes, I innovate with broken hearts - because I believe technology can change my reality and help my family.
Today, I've grown from a one-person operation to a passionate developer, but my core mission remains unchanged. I've developed software for schools that couldn't afford management systems, created healthcare solutions for rural clinics, and built platforms that connect local artisans with global markets.
But my journey is far from over. There are still countless communities that need access to technology, young minds waiting to be inspired, and problems waiting to be solved through innovation. This is where you come in - your support isn't just an investment in software; it's an investment in dreams, in communities, in the future of Africa's digital landscape, and in helping self-taught programmers like me survive and thrive.
Every donation helps me develop more solutions, reach more communities, and create more opportunities. Most importantly, it helps me and my friends survive - to keep our skills alive instead of dying from hunger. Together, we can build a future where technology serves everyone, where innovation knows no boundaries, where every dream has the tools to become reality, and where self-taught programmers can create the difference they know they're capable of.